YEARLY HIGH
0.9941 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.7609 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8591 PLN

2017 GHS to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.9941. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 0.7609.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2332 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9571 to the December average rate of 0.7865, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.9941 was down 6.00% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0576, 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 4,971 PLN
2016 Average 4,996 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 3,805 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,165.78 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.9741
0.7694
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to PLN 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 0.9057, compared to 0.8125 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0932 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9057
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8125

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0746 PLN (High: 0.9941 / Low: 0.9195). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0176 PLN (High: 0.8346 / Low: 0.8170).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0746
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0176

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0500 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0500

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.9571) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.0410), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0840 (-8.06%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.9571
2016 Avg (January) 1.0410

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9941 0.9195 0.9571
February 0.9319 0.8779 0.9098
March 0.9160 0.8532 0.8852
April 0.9600 0.9156 0.9378
May 0.9235 0.8504 0.8878
June 0.8728 0.8432 0.8567
July 0.8566 0.8227 0.8374
August 0.8268 0.8029 0.8170
September 0.8316 0.7943 0.8093
October 0.8346 0.8170 0.8251
November 0.8300 0.7609 0.7996
December 0.7952 0.7687 0.7865