YEARLY HIGH
12.0391 PHP
YEARLY LOW
10.5592 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.4573 PHP

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GHS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 60,195 PHP
2016 Average 60,162 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 52,796 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,399.21 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

11.8846
11.0218
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.4612
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.4533

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.0787
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1737

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 0.3729 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3729

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2017 Avg (April) 11.8127
2016 Avg (April) 12.1018

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