YEARLY HIGH
14.4100 RUB
YEARLY LOW
12.2098 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.2595 RUB

2017 GHS to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 14.4100. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 12.2098.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2002 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.9520 to the December average rate of 12.9837, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 14.4100 was down 30.38% compared to the 2016 peak of 20.6973, 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 72,050 RUB
2016 Average 84,943 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 61,049 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,001.11 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

14.0699
12.6550
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to RUB 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 13.3110, compared to 13.2080 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.3110
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.2080

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 1.1503 RUB (High: 13.9514 / Low: 12.8011). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2486 RUB (High: 13.2486 / Low: 13.0000).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.1503
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2486

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.8223 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8223

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 13.9520) against the same month in 2016 (average: 19.6661), the exchange rate shifted by -5.7142 (-29.06%).

2017 Avg (January) 13.9520
2016 Avg (January) 19.6661

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.4100 13.7058 13.9520
February 13.6824 12.5825 13.1297
March 13.2715 12.2098 12.7729
April 13.6613 12.9731 13.4111
May 13.9514 12.8011 13.3501
June 13.6854 12.9000 13.2500
July 13.8176 13.4064 13.5853
August 13.8058 13.1261 13.4479
September 13.2553 12.8568 13.0137
October 13.2486 13.0000 13.1270
November 13.5410 12.5823 13.0907
December 13.1801 12.7003 12.9837