YEARLY HIGH
16.1304 INR
YEARLY LOW
13.8679 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.8086 INR

2017 GHS to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 16.1304. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 13.8679.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2625 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.8642 to the December average rate of 14.2356, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 16.1304 was down 8.46% compared to the 2016 peak of 17.6219, 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 80,652 INR
2016 Average 85,131 INR
Yearly Trough Low 69,340 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,312.31 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

16.0270
14.0728
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to INR 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 15.0914, compared to 14.5257 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5657 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.0914
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.5257

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 1.2577 INR (High: 15.2270 / Low: 13.9693). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1823 INR (High: 14.8765 / Low: 14.6942).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.2577
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1823

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 0.8173 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8173

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 15.8642) against the same month in 2016 (average: 17.2878), the exchange rate shifted by -1.4236 (-8.23%).

2017 Avg (January) 15.8642
2016 Avg (January) 17.2878

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.1304 15.5108 15.8642
February 15.5179 14.3772 15.0469
March 15.2270 13.9693 14.5473
April 15.6151 14.9476 15.3032
May 15.3697 14.6522 15.0567
June 15.1085 14.5621 14.7302
July 14.8654 14.5571 14.6904
August 14.5853 14.3345 14.4831
September 14.8371 14.3424 14.5462
October 14.8765 14.6942 14.7933
November 14.7546 13.8679 14.4056
December 14.4098 14.0920 14.2356