YEARLY HIGH
3.2928 NAD
YEARLY LOW
2.7121 NAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0267 NAD

2017 GHS to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 10, valuing the pair at 3.2928. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 2.7121.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5807 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1556 to the December average rate of 2.9123, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.2928 was down 24.14% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.3406, 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 16,464 NAD
2016 Average 18,647 NAD
Yearly Trough Low 13,561 NAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,903.43 NAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.2277
2.8164
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to NAD 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 3.0349, compared to 3.0184 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0165 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0349
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0184

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.3684 NAD (High: 3.0939 / Low: 2.7254). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1212 NAD (High: 3.0511 / Low: 2.9299).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3684
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1212

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2175 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2175

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 3.1934) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.8150), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6216 (-16.29%).

2017 Avg (April) 3.1934
2016 Avg (April) 3.8150

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2469 3.0510 3.1556
February 3.0654 2.8068 2.9677
March 3.0939 2.7254 2.8506
April 3.2928 3.0761 3.1934
May 3.2380 2.9608 3.0977
June 3.0272 2.8818 2.9443
July 3.0681 2.9237 2.9901
August 3.0511 2.9299 2.9951
September 3.0782 2.8992 2.9705
October 3.2168 3.0333 3.1128
November 3.2443 2.9643 3.1299
December 3.0629 2.7121 2.9123