2017 GHS to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

36.7444 LKR

YEARLY LOW

31.5810 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

34.6730 LKR

2017 GHS to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 19, valuing the pair at 36.7444. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 31.5810.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.1634 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.9425 to the December average rate of 33.9572, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 36.7444 was down 5.04% compared to the 2016 peak of 38.6928, 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 183,722 LKR

2016 Average 185,212 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 157,905 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,816.86 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

36.3368

33.2188

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to LKR 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 34.8293, compared to 34.5168 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3125 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.8293

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.5168

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 3.7681 LKR (High: 35.3491 / Low: 31.5810). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3807 LKR (High: 35.1184 / Low: 34.7377).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.7681

October Spread (Stable) ±0.3807

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 1.0133 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0133

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 36.0770) against the same month in 2016 (average: 38.0309), the exchange rate shifted by -1.9539 (-5.14%).

2017 Avg (April) 36.0770

2016 Avg (April) 38.0309

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	35.4147	34.4375	34.9425
February	34.7551	32.6926	33.9292
March	35.3491	31.5810	33.4786
April	36.7444	35.1281	36.0770
May	36.3741	34.5277	35.6172
June	35.7264	34.5337	34.9312
July	35.2405	34.6745	34.9599
August	34.9648	34.2655	34.6040
September	34.9605	33.8096	34.5634
October	35.1184	34.7377	34.9144
November	34.9904	33.1508	34.1016
December	34.3657	33.6344	33.9572