2017 GHS to KMF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 GHS to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the GHS to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 111.2247. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 87.3643.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.8605 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 107.8380 to the December average rate of 92.2103, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 111.2247 was down 6.95% compared to the 2016 peak of 119.5268, 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 KMF 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 104.4783, compared to 94.2020 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.2763 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 9.1222 KMF (High: 106.4679 / Low: 97.3458). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2741 KMF (High: 96.5350 / Low: 94.2609).
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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 4.9694 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 109.0716) against the same month in 2016 (average: 113.3188), the exchange rate shifted by -4.2472 (-3.75%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 110.5014 | 104.7006 | 107.8380 |
| February | 106.6421 | 100.3425 | 103.9132 |
| March | 106.4679 | 97.3458 | 101.7115 |
| April | 111.2247 | 106.4679 | 109.0716 |
| May | 107.6767 | 99.8098 | 104.1023 |
| June | 102.5481 | 98.0473 | 100.2329 |
| July | 99.3887 | 95.3238 | 97.3935 |
| August | 95.3400 | 87.3643 | 93.8555 |
| September | 94.8398 | 92.1651 | 93.3418 |
| October | 96.5350 | 94.2609 | 95.1964 |
| November | 96.3438 | 88.8238 | 93.2145 |
| December | 93.2758 | 90.6344 | 92.2103 |