YEARLY HIGH
326.5415 MMK
YEARLY LOW
284.0211 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
309.5976 MMK

2017 GHS to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 20, valuing the pair at 326.5415. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 284.0211.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 42.5204 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 316.2052 to the December average rate of 301.1131, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 326.5415 was down 4.79% compared to the 2016 peak of 342.9570, 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 1,632,708 MMK
2016 Average 1,564,639 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 1,420,106 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 212,602.02 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

324.6350
298.7304
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to MMK 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 312.9712, compared to 306.2241 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.7470 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 312.9712
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 306.2241

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 34.9934 MMK (High: 319.0145 / Low: 284.0211). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.6840 MMK (High: 312.7342 / Low: 307.0502).

March Spread (Volatile) ±34.9934
October Spread (Stable) ±5.6840

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 8.7265 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.7265

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 322.4763) against the same month in 2016 (average: 308.7985), the exchange rate shifted by +13.6778 (+4.43%).

2017 Avg (April) 322.4763
2016 Avg (April) 308.7985

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 320.8689 310.2419 316.2052
February 315.8492 294.9418 307.5088
March 319.0145 284.0211 301.8448
April 326.5415 315.4678 322.4763
May 325.4967 310.8726 318.5512
June 317.5820 306.9192 311.2408
July 313.9444 307.5016 310.5779
August 310.8148 303.7094 307.8483
September 310.3485 301.0966 307.3007
October 312.7342 307.0502 309.6156
November 308.5453 292.8473 300.8891
December 304.2072 298.1046 301.1131