YEARLY HIGH
78.6140 KZT
YEARLY LOW
66.0685 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
74.1617 KZT

2017 GHS to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 78.6140. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 66.0685.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.5455 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 77.1379 to the December average rate of 74.0080, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 78.6140 was down 18.84% compared to the 2016 peak of 96.8653, 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 393,070 KZT
2016 Average 433,393 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 330,343 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 62,727.58 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

77.8707
69.0772
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to KZT 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 73.2074, compared to 75.1160 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9086 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 73.2074
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 75.1160

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 7.8294 KZT (High: 73.8979 / Low: 66.0685). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6907 KZT (High: 74.7913 / Low: 73.1006).

March Spread (Volatile) ±7.8294
December Spread (Stable) ±1.6907

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 5.2190 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.2190

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 77.1379) against the same month in 2016 (average: 93.0769), the exchange rate shifted by -15.9389 (-17.12%).

2017 Avg (January) 77.1379
2016 Avg (January) 93.0769

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 78.6140 74.0043 77.1379
February 74.2693 67.3948 71.9190
March 73.8979 66.0685 69.8100
April 75.4870 72.5265 74.2134
May 75.7842 70.6992 73.3559
June 75.0291 71.1557 72.8082
July 75.0316 73.3352 74.1087
August 76.6999 74.2774 75.3971
September 77.7138 75.1747 76.7467
October 78.4644 75.8407 76.6468
November 76.2376 71.3873 73.7886
December 74.7913 73.1006 74.0080