2017 GHS to SDG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6133 SDG

YEARLY LOW

1.3534 SDG

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5087 SDG

2017 GHS to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 19, valuing the pair at 1.6133. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 2, dropping to 1.3534.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2598 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4995 to the December average rate of 1.4918, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.6133 was down 1.43% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.6366, 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 8,066 SDG

2016 Average 7,810 SDG

Yearly Trough Low 6,767 SDG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,299.03 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.5986

1.4348

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to SDG 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 1.5120, compared to 1.5055 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5120

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5055

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.2037 SDG (High: 1.5571 / Low: 1.3534). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0113 SDG (High: 1.5244 / Low: 1.5131).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2037

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0113

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 0.0511 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0511

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 1.5850) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.5923), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0073 (-0.46%).

2017 Avg (April) 1.5850

2016 Avg (April) 1.5923

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5313	1.4697	1.4995
February	1.5236	1.3842	1.4485
March	1.5571	1.3534	1.4533
April	1.6133	1.5454	1.5850
May	1.5963	1.5137	1.5604
June	1.5688	1.5051	1.5254
July	1.5353	1.5083	1.5205
August	1.5198	1.4935	1.5101
September	1.5233	1.4747	1.5090
October	1.5244	1.5131	1.5188
November	1.5194	1.4413	1.4827
December	1.5475	1.4674	1.4918