2017 GHS to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

285.4889 IQD

YEARLY LOW

247.6528 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

266.7831 IQD

2017 GHS to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 285.4889. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 2, dropping to 247.6528.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 37.8361 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 275.1343 to the December average rate of 263.8708, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 285.4889 was down 7.44% compared to the 2016 peak of 308.4337, 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 1,427,445 IQD

2016 Average 1,443,719 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 1,238,264 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 189,180.41 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

279.6259

257.2878

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to IQD 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 269.6903, compared to 263.8759 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.8144 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 269.6903

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 263.8759

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 26.0587 IQD (High: 273.7115 / Low: 247.6528). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.7574 IQD (High: 268.0048 / Low: 264.2475).

March Spread (Volatile) ±26.0587

October Spread (Stable) ±3.7574

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 9.6712 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -9.6712

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 277.7644) against the same month in 2016 (average: 286.1383), the exchange rate shifted by -8.3739 (-2.93%).

2017 Avg (April) 277.7644

2016 Avg (April) 286.1383

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	278.5684	270.4432	275.1343
February	271.8014	254.8296	265.4631
March	273.7115	247.6528	259.4792
April	285.4889	269.9966	277.7644
May	282.4668	264.8536	273.2933
June	273.0102	263.0734	267.0072
July	269.8166	263.0540	266.0505
August	268.7500	261.1116	264.2162
September	267.2894	257.7577	264.4535
October	268.0048	264.2475	265.5149
November	266.0515	251.7665	259.1493
December	266.6863	261.1346	263.8708