YEARLY HIGH
284.9844 KRW
YEARLY LOW
234.4143 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
257.1605 KRW

2017 GHS to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 284.9844. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 23, dropping to 234.4143.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 50.5700 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 275.4324 to the December average rate of 240.1279, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 284.9844 was down 10.63% compared to the 2016 peak of 318.8695, 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 1,424,922 KRW
2016 Average 1,471,111 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 1,172,072 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 252,850.23 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

278.9628
236.5975
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to KRW 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 262.1112, compared to 252.2098 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.9013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 262.1112
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 252.2098

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 20.7105 KRW (High: 284.9844 / Low: 264.2739). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.9637 KRW (High: 260.1321 / Low: 254.1683).

January Spread (Volatile) ±20.7105
October Spread (Stable) ±5.9637

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No 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 18.8360 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -18.8360

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 275.4324) against the same month in 2016 (average: 308.6264), the exchange rate shifted by -33.1940 (-10.76%).

2017 Avg (January) 275.4324
2016 Avg (January) 308.6264

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 284.9844 264.2739 275.4324
February 262.2830 245.1945 256.5964
March 259.0675 242.0320 250.3965
April 275.3855 257.7995 268.7976
May 271.6130 254.0477 263.0931
June 262.6955 254.4104 258.3511
July 264.0843 252.7721 258.4317
August 260.0803 252.3062 256.1537
September 260.3214 251.6421 255.8567
October 260.1321 254.1683 257.7131
November 253.2738 234.4143 244.9759
December 243.5157 235.4925 240.1279