YEARLY HIGH
0.3421 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.2897 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3141 SGD

2017 GHS to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.3421. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 0.2897.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0523 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3331 to the December average rate of 0.2984, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3421 was down 9.52% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3780, 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 1,710 SGD
2016 Average 1,750 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 1,449 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 261.60 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3366
0.2950
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to SGD 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 0.3225, compared to 0.3057 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0169 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3225
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3057

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0290 SGD (High: 0.3250 / Low: 0.2959). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0055 SGD (High: 0.3121 / Low: 0.3066).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0290
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0055

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 0.0153 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0153

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.3331) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3679), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0348 (-9.46%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.3331
2016 Avg (January) 0.3679

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3421 0.3239 0.3331
February 0.3256 0.3031 0.3178
March 0.3250 0.2959 0.3104
April 0.3373 0.3222 0.3316
May 0.3357 0.3151 0.3260
June 0.3236 0.3126 0.3163
July 0.3168 0.3080 0.3124
August 0.3104 0.3045 0.3080
September 0.3084 0.3002 0.3048
October 0.3121 0.3066 0.3092
November 0.3099 0.2897 0.3011
December 0.3016 0.2950 0.2984