2017 GHS to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

5536.7850 STD

YEARLY LOW

4425.2627 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

4945.1812 STD

2017 GHS to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 5536.7850. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 4425.2627.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1111.5223 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5377.8426 to the December average rate of 4585.6315, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5536.7850 was down 6.73% compared to the 2016 peak of 5936.2947, 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 27,683,925 STD

2016 Average 28,055,365 STD

Yearly Trough Low 22,126,314 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,557,611.38 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5509.9226

4501.6050

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to STD 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 5202.3316, compared to 4688.0308 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 514.3008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5202.3316

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4688.0308

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 442.0780 STD (High: 5284.3830 / Low: 4842.3050). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 74.9451 STD (High: 4775.0077 / Low: 4700.0626).

March Spread (Volatile) ±442.0780

October Spread (Stable) ±74.9451

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 238.7221 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -238.7221

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 5377.8426) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5792.0254), the exchange rate shifted by -414.1827 (-7.15%).

2017 Avg (January) 5377.8426

2016 Avg (January) 5792.0254

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	5536.7850	5244.5475	5377.8426
February	5295.3027	5000.2575	5172.7865
March	5284.3830	4842.3050	5061.1620
April	5525.7380	5301.9885	5425.8961
May	5396.8081	4969.2538	5187.1740
June	5103.6494	4911.6659	4989.1282
July	4929.3231	4750.2215	4846.8781
August	4744.6155	4606.9196	4696.2554
September	4725.7291	4592.2065	4643.3464
October	4775.0077	4700.0626	4735.9474
November	4755.8992	4425.2627	4620.1260
December	4631.7358	4515.2337	4585.6315