YEARLY HIGH
27.7759 JPY
YEARLY LOW
23.8650 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
25.5034 JPY

2017 GHS to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 27.7759. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 23.8650.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9109 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.8040 to the December average rate of 25.0354, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 27.7759 was down 11.89% compared to the 2016 peak of 31.5244, 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 138,880 JPY
2016 Average 137,834 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 119,325 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,554.56 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

26.9994
24.6551
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to JPY 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 25.8034, compared to 25.2034 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5999 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.8034
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.2034

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 1.9994 JPY (High: 25.9158 / Low: 23.9165). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4268 JPY (High: 25.2945 / Low: 24.8677).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.9994
December Spread (Stable) ±0.4268

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 1.4173 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4173

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 26.8040) against the same month in 2016 (average: 30.4449), the exchange rate shifted by -3.6409 (-11.96%).

2017 Avg (January) 26.8040
2016 Avg (January) 30.4449

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.7759 25.9104 26.8040
February 26.1526 24.3722 25.3867
March 25.7391 23.8650 24.9488
April 26.5759 25.5868 26.1144
May 27.1577 25.2525 26.2233
June 25.8542 24.8742 25.3429
July 25.9921 25.1009 25.5955
August 25.2635 24.4999 24.8504
September 25.5326 24.3005 25.0020
October 26.0345 25.4437 25.6778
November 25.9158 23.9165 25.0593
December 25.2945 24.8677 25.0354