2017 GHS to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

363.4640 LBP

YEARLY LOW

316.4168 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

343.1519 LBP

2017 GHS to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 363.4640. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 316.4168.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 47.0472 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 351.3389 to the December average rate of 336.0556, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 363.4640 was down 8.61% compared to the 2016 peak of 397.7122, 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 1,817,320 LBP

2016 Average 1,913,121 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 1,582,084 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 235,235.86 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

360.3596

329.8484

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to LBP 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 346.2462, compared to 340.0576 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.1886 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 346.2462

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 340.0576

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 34.6648 LBP (High: 351.0816 / Low: 316.4168). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.9723 LBP (High: 345.9144 / Low: 339.9421).

March Spread (Volatile) ±34.6648

July Spread (Stable) ±5.9723

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 12.3467 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -12.3467

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 357.8170) against the same month in 2016 (average: 393.8978), the exchange rate shifted by -36.0808 (-9.16%).

2017 Avg (April) 357.8170

2016 Avg (April) 393.8978

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	355.4637	345.3565	351.3389
February	347.3998	325.9448	338.9922
March	351.0816	316.4168	332.3910
April	363.4640	348.8586	357.8170
May	361.4476	341.9603	352.5964
June	352.7969	339.7319	344.3418
July	345.9144	339.9421	342.9849
August	345.6023	336.7055	340.9437
September	343.6390	333.0926	340.7146
October	348.4883	341.3259	343.5885
November	346.0286	326.9361	336.0583
December	339.1302	333.1370	336.0556