YEARLY HIGH
0.8040 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.6885 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7416 PEN

2017 GHS to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.8040. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 0.6885.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1155 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7780 to the December average rate of 0.7193, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.8040 was down 11.27% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.9060, 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 4,020 PEN
2016 Average 4,276 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 3,442 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 577.43 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.7839
0.7134
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to PEN 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 0.7521, compared to 0.7311 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0210 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7521
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7311

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0753 PEN (High: 0.7720 / Low: 0.6967). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0086 PEN (High: 0.7440 / Low: 0.7354).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0753
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0086

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 0.0458 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0458

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.7780) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.8828), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1048 (-11.87%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.7780
2016 Avg (January) 0.8828

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8040 0.7539 0.7780
February 0.7563 0.7035 0.7322
March 0.7560 0.6885 0.7207
April 0.7835 0.7509 0.7706
May 0.7818 0.7429 0.7648
June 0.7645 0.7358 0.7462
July 0.7464 0.7331 0.7403
August 0.7386 0.7244 0.7337
September 0.7425 0.7231 0.7329
October 0.7440 0.7354 0.7394
November 0.7720 0.6967 0.7209
December 0.7301 0.7144 0.7193