2017 GHS to ISK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 GHS to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the GHS to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 27.6296. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 22.1822.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4474 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.6234 to the December average rate of 23.2318, 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 27.6296 was down 19.24% compared to the 2016 peak of 34.2116, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GHS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
GHS to ISK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 24.8422, compared to 23.6813 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1609 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 3.7818 ISK (High: 26.1603 / Low: 22.3785). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4707 ISK (High: 24.2978 / Low: 23.8271).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.1279 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 26.6234) against the same month in 2016 (average: 33.3938), the exchange rate shifted by -6.7704 (-20.27%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.6296 | 26.1745 | 26.6234 |
| February | 26.1944 | 23.0113 | 25.0485 |
| March | 26.1603 | 22.3785 | 24.1327 |
| April | 26.7869 | 25.1294 | 26.1603 |
| May | 25.3511 | 22.6920 | 24.0324 |
| June | 24.0207 | 22.4385 | 23.0558 |
| July | 24.5238 | 23.2912 | 23.7685 |
| August | 24.6076 | 23.6562 | 23.9627 |
| September | 24.4722 | 23.5818 | 24.0141 |
| October | 24.2978 | 23.8271 | 23.9829 |
| November | 24.1319 | 22.1822 | 23.1280 |
| December | 23.4778 | 22.8000 | 23.2318 |