2017 GHS to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8795 QAR

YEARLY LOW

0.7629 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8362 QAR

2017 GHS to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 0.8795. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 0.7629.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1166 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8485 to the December average rate of 0.8132, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.8795 was down 8.34% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.9595, 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 4,398 QAR

2016 Average 4,615 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 3,815 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 582.97 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.8692

0.7984

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to QAR 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 0.8376, compared to 0.8349 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8376

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8349

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0859 QAR (High: 0.8733 / Low: 0.7874). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0226 QAR (High: 0.8432 / Low: 0.8206).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0859

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0226

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0322 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0322

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.8633) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.9506), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0873 (-9.18%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.8633

2016 Avg (April) 0.9506

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8618	0.8346	0.8485
February	0.8408	0.7847	0.8182
March	0.8478	0.7629	0.8043
April	0.8795	0.8397	0.8633
May	0.8701	0.8254	0.8510
June	0.8724	0.8271	0.8403
July	0.8541	0.8235	0.8360
August	0.8360	0.8131	0.8283
September	0.8432	0.8206	0.8359
October	0.8659	0.8253	0.8504
November	0.8733	0.7874	0.8455
December	0.8273	0.8026	0.8132