2017 GHS to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 GHS to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the GHS to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 24.9704. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 21.5069.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4635 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.1731 to the December average rate of 22.8548, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 24.9704 was down 6.92% compared to the 2016 peak of 26.8271, 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 KES 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 23.7399, compared to 23.2951 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4448 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 2.4488 KES (High: 23.9557 / Low: 21.5069). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3377 KES (High: 23.6978 / Low: 23.3601).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.8906 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 24.5081) against the same month in 2016 (average: 26.4335), the exchange rate shifted by -1.9254 (-7.28%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.5956 | 23.7899 | 24.1731 |
| February | 23.9585 | 22.1761 | 23.2825 |
| March | 23.9557 | 21.5069 | 22.7087 |
| April | 24.9704 | 23.7493 | 24.5081 |
| May | 24.6405 | 23.4366 | 24.1221 |
| June | 24.2328 | 23.3130 | 23.6449 |
| July | 23.9181 | 23.4824 | 23.6712 |
| August | 23.6894 | 23.1552 | 23.4359 |
| September | 23.4832 | 22.8479 | 23.2877 |
| October | 23.6978 | 23.3601 | 23.5190 |
| November | 23.5626 | 22.2511 | 23.0019 |
| December | 23.1090 | 22.7186 | 22.8548 |