2017 GHS to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8966 SBD

YEARLY LOW

1.6288 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.7766 SBD

2017 GHS to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 19, valuing the pair at 1.8966. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 1.6288.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2677 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8308 to the December average rate of 1.7237, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.8966 was down 10.99% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.1308, 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 9,483 SBD

2016 Average 10,030 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 8,144 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,338.57 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.8679

1.7028

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to SBD 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 1.7986, compared to 1.7547 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0439 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7986

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7547

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.1815 SBD (High: 1.8103 / Low: 1.6288). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0142 SBD (High: 1.7825 / Low: 1.7683).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1815

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0142

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0823 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0823

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 1.8542) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.0705), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2163 (-10.45%).

2017 Avg (April) 1.8542

2016 Avg (April) 2.0705

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8746	1.7938	1.8308
February	1.7997	1.6763	1.7485
March	1.8103	1.6288	1.7165
April	1.8966	1.7900	1.8542
May	1.8739	1.7842	1.8412
June	1.8515	1.7670	1.8003
July	1.8045	1.7591	1.7841
August	1.7730	1.7285	1.7527
September	1.7846	1.7217	1.7529
October	1.7825	1.7683	1.7759
November	1.7734	1.6928	1.7387
December	1.7493	1.7101	1.7237