YEARLY HIGH
0.3422 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.2939 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3168 LYD

2017 GHS to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 19, valuing the pair at 0.3422. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 0.2939.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0483 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3334 to the December average rate of 0.3026, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3422 was down 6.06% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3642, 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 1,711 LYD
2016 Average 1,750 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 1,469 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 241.41 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3400
0.2992
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to LYD 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 0.3254, compared to 0.3083 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0170 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3254
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3083

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0316 LYD (High: 0.3305 / Low: 0.2989). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 LYD (High: 0.3143 / Low: 0.3100).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0316
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

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 0.0132 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0132

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.3366) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3524), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0158 (-4.49%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.3366
2016 Avg (April) 0.3524

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3400 0.3261 0.3334
February 0.3276 0.3077 0.3203
March 0.3305 0.2989 0.3149
April 0.3422 0.3284 0.3366
May 0.3368 0.3172 0.3282
June 0.3259 0.3156 0.3189
July 0.3199 0.3105 0.3155
August 0.3116 0.3067 0.3095
September 0.3111 0.3012 0.3077
October 0.3143 0.3100 0.3113
November 0.3114 0.2939 0.3034
December 0.3047 0.2999 0.3026