2017 GHS to PHP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 GHS to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the GHS to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 12.0391. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 10.5592.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4798 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.5915 to the December average rate of 11.1478, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 12.0391 was down 3.36% compared to the 2016 peak of 12.4574, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GHS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
GHS to PHP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 11.4612, compared to 11.4533 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0079 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 1.0787 PHP (High: 11.6380 / Low: 10.5592). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1737 PHP (High: 11.6283 / Low: 11.4545).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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 0.3729 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 11.8127) against the same month in 2016 (average: 12.1018), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2890 (-2.39%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.8054 | 11.4137 | 11.5915 |
| February | 11.4478 | 10.8319 | 11.2320 |
| March | 11.6380 | 10.5592 | 11.0937 |
| April | 12.0391 | 11.5717 | 11.8127 |
| May | 11.9237 | 11.2705 | 11.6445 |
| June | 11.5999 | 11.2278 | 11.3927 |
| July | 11.6283 | 11.4545 | 11.5386 |
| August | 11.7014 | 11.3489 | 11.5349 |
| September | 11.6816 | 11.2728 | 11.5092 |
| October | 11.8635 | 11.5032 | 11.6811 |
| November | 11.6908 | 10.8206 | 11.3083 |
| December | 11.3448 | 10.9881 | 11.1478 |