YEARLY HIGH
5.1858 MXN
YEARLY LOW
3.9703 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.3027 MXN

2017 GHS to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 5.1858. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 14, dropping to 3.9703.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2154 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9743 to the December average rate of 4.2616, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.1858 was down 0.36% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.2043, 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 25,929 MXN
2016 Average 23,653 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 19,852 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,077.09 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.0692
3.9308
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to MXN 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 4.4609, compared to 4.1445 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3164 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4609
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1445

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.4395 MXN (High: 4.7455 / Low: 4.3061). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1148 MXN (High: 4.0851 / Low: 3.9703).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.4395
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1148

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 0.4174 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4174

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 4.9743) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.6314), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3429 (+7.40%).

2017 Avg (January) 4.9743
2016 Avg (January) 4.6314

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1858 4.7838 4.9743
February 4.7455 4.3061 4.5570
March 4.3729 4.1075 4.2538
April 4.5464 4.3175 4.4424
May 4.5513 4.2373 4.3878
June 4.3626 4.0413 4.1498
July 4.1779 3.9843 4.0635
August 4.0851 3.9703 4.0291
September 4.1229 3.9765 4.0257
October 4.3934 4.1177 4.2828
November 4.3594 3.9978 4.2042
December 4.3888 4.1417 4.2616