2017 GHS to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 GHS to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the GHS to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 19, valuing the pair at 139.3976. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 121.2850.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.1126 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 134.6456 to the December average rate of 128.5736, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 139.3976 was down 14.34% compared to the 2016 peak of 162.7429, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GHS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
GHS to SOS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 132.9149, compared to 130.4801 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.4348 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 13.5933 SOS (High: 134.8783 / Low: 121.2850). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8595 SOS (High: 133.8494 / Low: 130.9899).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 4.5527 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 137.4401) against the same month in 2016 (average: 159.2480), the exchange rate shifted by -21.8080 (-13.69%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 136.6028 | 132.5040 | 134.6456 |
| February | 133.3041 | 124.2362 | 130.0928 |
| March | 134.8783 | 121.2850 | 127.6913 |
| April | 139.3976 | 133.8285 | 137.4401 |
| May | 138.1600 | 131.1815 | 135.2562 |
| June | 136.4746 | 130.3997 | 132.3635 |
| July | 133.7130 | 130.6085 | 131.7537 |
| August | 133.1073 | 129.4942 | 130.9782 |
| September | 133.7117 | 127.7678 | 131.1742 |
| October | 133.8494 | 130.9899 | 131.7565 |
| November | 131.7716 | 124.8284 | 128.6444 |
| December | 131.7073 | 127.3614 | 128.5736 |