YEARLY HIGH
0.0736 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0641 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0690 KWD

2017 GHS to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 0.0736. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 0.0641.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0095 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0712 to the December average rate of 0.0669, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0736 was down 7.65% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0797, 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 368 KWD
2016 Average 383 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 320 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47.47 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0727
0.0664
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to KWD 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 0.0700, compared to 0.0680 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0700
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0680

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0069 KWD (High: 0.0709 / Low: 0.0641). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 KWD (High: 0.0691 / Low: 0.0684).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0069
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.0722) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0788), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0066 (-8.32%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.0722
2016 Avg (April) 0.0788

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0723 0.0699 0.0712
February 0.0704 0.0658 0.0686
March 0.0709 0.0641 0.0674
April 0.0736 0.0701 0.0722
May 0.0727 0.0690 0.0711
June 0.0711 0.0683 0.0693
July 0.0696 0.0683 0.0690
August 0.0688 0.0674 0.0683
September 0.0687 0.0667 0.0681
October 0.0691 0.0684 0.0687
November 0.0687 0.0649 0.0671
December 0.0677 0.0665 0.0669