2017 GHS to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1979.5467 LAK

YEARLY LOW

1702.5747 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1868.9097 LAK

2017 GHS to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 1979.5467. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 1702.5747.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 276.9720 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1891.6681 to the December average rate of 1844.7192, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1979.5467 was down 7.80% compared to the 2016 peak of 2147.0407, 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 9,897,734 LAK

2016 Average 10,291,575 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 8,512,874 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,384,860.06 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1943.6826

1781.0767

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to LAK 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 1870.2083, compared to 1867.6111 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.5972 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1870.2083

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1867.6111

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 192.5774 LAK (High: 1895.1521 / Low: 1702.5747). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 19.0960 LAK (High: 1900.2313 / Low: 1881.1353).

March Spread (Volatile) ±192.5774

October Spread (Stable) ±19.0960

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 64.8124 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -64.8124

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 1930.1321) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2117.1952), the exchange rate shifted by -187.0631 (-8.84%).

2017 Avg (April) 1930.1321

2016 Avg (April) 2117.1952

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1925.5141	1836.6015	1891.6681
February	1869.1084	1761.8893	1826.8556
March	1895.1521	1702.5747	1794.6272
April	1979.5467	1874.6680	1930.1321
May	1959.5838	1824.4738	1902.1096
June	1904.4656	1828.6900	1875.8573
July	1897.4266	1820.4472	1876.0604
August	1890.9568	1852.2472	1873.8845
September	1890.5948	1832.0150	1874.2559
October	1900.2313	1881.1353	1889.5380
November	1896.3419	1796.2038	1847.2088
December	1861.6412	1833.3591	1844.7192