2017 GHS to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9122 ILS

YEARLY LOW

0.7538 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8184 ILS

2017 GHS to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.9122. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 0.7538.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1584 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8893 to the December average rate of 0.7760, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.9122 was down 11.45% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0302, 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 4,561 ILS

2016 Average 4,866 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 3,769 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 792.19 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.9006

0.7646

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to ILS 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 0.8407, compared to 0.7961 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0446 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8407

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7961

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0778 ILS (High: 0.8636 / Low: 0.7858). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0110 ILS (High: 0.8049 / Low: 0.7938).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0778

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0110

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0525 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0525

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.8893) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.0145), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1252 (-12.34%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.8893

2016 Avg (January) 1.0145

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9122	0.8660	0.8893
February	0.8636	0.7858	0.8367
March	0.8472	0.7713	0.8069
April	0.8864	0.8374	0.8650
May	0.8619	0.8143	0.8392
June	0.8311	0.7940	0.8068
July	0.8192	0.7980	0.8089
August	0.8247	0.8001	0.8150
September	0.8092	0.7824	0.7971
October	0.8049	0.7938	0.7983
November	0.8011	0.7538	0.7812
December	0.7873	0.7637	0.7760