2017 GHS to PYG Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GHS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |