YEARLY HIGH
1369.7885 PYG
YEARLY LOW
1140.9219 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
1281.3954 PYG

2017 GHS to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 1369.7885. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 1140.9219.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 228.8666 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1337.0048 to the December average rate of 1254.5232, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1369.7885 was down 10.88% compared to the 2016 peak of 1537.0531, 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 6,848,942 PYG
2016 Average 7,192,096 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 5,704,609 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,144,333.01 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1348.7467
1207.8433
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to PYG 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 1293.2534, compared to 1269.5374 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 23.7159 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1293.2534
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1269.5374

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 187.9897 PYG (High: 1328.9116 / Low: 1140.9219). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 25.0469 PYG (High: 1305.6949 / Low: 1280.6480).

March Spread (Volatile) ±187.9897
October Spread (Stable) ±25.0469

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 65.0669 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -65.0669

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 1328.1374) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1456.5885), the exchange rate shifted by -128.4511 (-8.82%).

2017 Avg (April) 1328.1374
2016 Avg (April) 1456.5885

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1359.4285 1310.8293 1337.0048
February 1322.2568 1223.6503 1284.6521
March 1328.9116 1140.9219 1219.5852
April 1369.7885 1278.6962 1328.1374
May 1353.7623 1264.0717 1315.1117
June 1305.8535 1257.2203 1275.0289
July 1280.1914 1239.8875 1262.8030
August 1287.5259 1248.2985 1264.9865
September 1297.9959 1252.6510 1283.6753
October 1305.6949 1280.6480 1290.2157
November 1296.2489 1227.6076 1261.0210
December 1273.8982 1232.0459 1254.5232