2017 GHS to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

28.0981 LRD

YEARLY LOW

19.5900 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

23.7171 LRD

2017 GHS to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 28.0981. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 19.5900.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.5082 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.8200 to the December average rate of 27.8198, the exchange rate registered a net change of 27.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 28.0981 was up 16.47% compared to the 2016 peak of 24.1254, 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 140,491 LRD

2016 Average 113,186 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 97,950 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,540.88 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

28.5261

20.0505

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to LRD 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 21.5924, compared to 25.8419 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.2496 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.5924

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.8419

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 5.6697 LRD (High: 26.1376 / Low: 20.4679). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4288 LRD (High: 28.0981 / Low: 27.6694).

August Spread (Volatile) ±5.6697

December Spread (Stable) ±0.4288

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.6497 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6497

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 27.8198) against the same month in 2016 (average: 21.7015), the exchange rate shifted by +6.1182 (+28.19%).

2017 Avg (December) 27.8198

2016 Avg (December) 21.7015

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	22.3735	21.1825	21.8200
February	21.7040	20.2563	21.1704
March	21.9393	19.5900	20.7568
April	22.7705	21.6802	22.3392
May	22.5233	21.3682	22.0024
June	22.0414	21.1111	21.4655
July	21.5047	20.3533	21.1420
August	26.1376	20.4679	25.4343
September	26.7147	25.8593	26.3953
October	27.2446	26.5759	26.9081
November	27.8632	26.8994	27.3521
December	28.0981	27.6694	27.8198