YEARLY HIGH
3218.0568 IDR
YEARLY LOW
2794.9889 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3042.5469 IDR

2017 GHS to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 3218.0568. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 2794.9889.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 423.0679 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3114.8183 to the December average rate of 3004.0160, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3218.0568 was down 11.74% compared to the 2016 peak of 3646.1374, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GHS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 16,090,284 IDR
2016 Average 16,862,130 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 13,974,944 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,115,339.57 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3175.4293
2926.7572
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to IDR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3061.0804, compared to 3024.0133 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 37.0671 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3061.0804
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3024.0133

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 305.9233 IDR (High: 3100.9122 / Low: 2794.9889). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 38.4045 IDR (High: 3027.4562 / Low: 2989.0517).

March Spread (Volatile) ±305.9233
December Spread (Stable) ±38.4045

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 118.6569 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -118.6569

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 3154.7066) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3438.6389), the exchange rate shifted by -283.9323 (-8.26%).

2017 Avg (April) 3154.7066
2016 Avg (April) 3438.6389

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3186.1792 3056.8078 3114.8183
February 3075.9747 2874.6034 2996.1614
March 3100.9122 2794.9889 2947.4798
April 3218.0568 3072.9433 3154.7066
May 3185.3460 3021.5930 3113.1496
June 3117.2139 2994.8198 3040.1667
July 3064.6105 3010.7162 3040.8325
August 3039.1884 2980.8280 3020.5044
September 3060.0287 2963.6239 3003.8006
October 3094.3832 3048.1512 3073.6613
November 3074.2213 2898.0418 3001.2651
December 3027.4562 2989.0517 3004.0160