YEARLY HIGH
1.8228 SRD
YEARLY LOW
1.5803 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7030 SRD

2017 GHS to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 1.8228. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 1.5803.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2425 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7400 to the December average rate of 1.6526, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.8228 was down 7.32% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.9669, 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 9,114 SRD
2016 Average 7,755 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 7,901 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,212.74 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.8029
1.6389
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to SRD 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 1.7282, compared to 1.6779 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0503 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7282
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6779

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.1766 SRD (High: 1.7568 / Low: 1.5803). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0232 SRD (High: 1.7032 / Low: 1.6800).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1766
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0232

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 0.0467 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0467

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 1.7893) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.3913), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3980 (+28.60%).

2017 Avg (April) 1.7893
2016 Avg (April) 1.3913

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7671 1.7185 1.7400
February 1.7384 1.6252 1.6934
March 1.7568 1.5803 1.6667
April 1.8228 1.7414 1.7893
May 1.8013 1.7126 1.7616
June 1.7628 1.6940 1.7180
July 1.7186 1.6868 1.7044
August 1.6966 1.6612 1.6840
September 1.6967 1.6430 1.6794
October 1.7032 1.6800 1.6929
November 1.6916 1.6028 1.6541
December 1.6675 1.6443 1.6526