YEARLY HIGH
1.0266 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.8387 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9216 RON

2017 GHS to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 1.0266. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 0.8387.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1879 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9872 to the December average rate of 0.8680, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0266 was down 6.49% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0978, 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 5,133 RON
2016 Average 5,142 RON
Yearly Trough Low 4,194 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 939.28 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0165
0.8545
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to RON 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 0.9626, compared to 0.8807 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0820 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9626
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8807

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0882 RON (High: 0.9860 / Low: 0.8978). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0198 RON (High: 0.8777 / Low: 0.8579).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0882
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0198

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 0.0404 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0404

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 1.0030) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.0298), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0268 (-2.60%).

2017 Avg (April) 1.0030
2016 Avg (April) 1.0298

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0252 0.9575 0.9872
February 0.9750 0.9220 0.9531
March 0.9860 0.8978 0.9393
April 1.0266 0.9823 1.0030
May 0.9950 0.9239 0.9626
June 0.9499 0.9058 0.9306
July 0.9218 0.8846 0.9031
August 0.8880 0.8669 0.8774
September 0.8863 0.8616 0.8714
October 0.9013 0.8784 0.8881
November 0.9031 0.8387 0.8760
December 0.8777 0.8579 0.8680