YEARLY HIGH
86.7802 MRO
YEARLY LOW
75.2358 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
81.8584 MRO

2017 GHS to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 86.7802. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 75.2358.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.5444 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 83.5650 to the December average rate of 78.7682, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 86.7802 was down 6.72% compared to the 2016 peak of 93.0337, 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 433,901 MRO
2016 Average 444,756 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 376,179 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 57,722.08 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

86.0552
78.1057
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to MRO 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 82.5730, compared to 81.1439 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4291 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 82.5730
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 81.1439

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 8.5606 MRO (High: 83.7964 / Low: 75.2358). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2206 MRO (High: 79.5133 / Low: 78.2927).

March Spread (Volatile) ±8.5606
December Spread (Stable) ±1.2206

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 3.2863 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.2863

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 85.3927) against the same month in 2016 (average: 90.2397), the exchange rate shifted by -4.8470 (-5.37%).

2017 Avg (April) 85.3927
2016 Avg (April) 90.2397

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 84.6438 82.1138 83.5650
February 82.8011 77.3648 80.6672
March 83.7964 75.2358 79.3555
April 86.7802 83.2425 85.3927
May 85.9435 81.6261 84.1243
June 84.3480 81.2936 82.3331
July 83.2144 81.9068 82.4064
August 82.6950 81.4062 82.2892
September 83.2782 80.5547 82.4920
October 83.3369 80.5891 82.0969
November 80.9241 76.6912 78.8106
December 79.5133 78.2927 78.7682