YEARLY HIGH
2.1114 SVC
YEARLY LOW
1.8333 SVC
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9895 SVC

2017 GHS to SVC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to SVC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 19, valuing the pair at 2.1114. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 1.8333.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2781 SVC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0387 to the December average rate of 1.9404, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.1114 was down 8.42% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.3055, 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 10,557 SVC
2016 Average 11,083 SVC
Yearly Trough Low 9,166 SVC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,390.60 SVC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.0911
1.9163
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to SVC 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 2.0089, compared to 1.9701 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0388 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0089
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9701

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.2051 SVC (High: 2.0384 / Low: 1.8333). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0148 SVC (High: 1.9978 / Low: 1.9830).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2051
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0148

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 0.0724 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0724

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 2.0766) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.2828), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2062 (-9.03%).

2017 Avg (April) 2.0766
2016 Avg (April) 2.2828

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0648 2.0021 2.0387
February 2.0182 1.8860 1.9663
March 2.0384 1.8333 1.9309
April 2.1114 2.0231 2.0766
May 2.0882 1.9810 2.0433
June 2.0468 1.9724 1.9980
July 2.0058 1.9767 1.9917
August 1.9917 1.9575 1.9784
September 1.9964 1.9326 1.9772
October 1.9978 1.9830 1.9902
November 1.9886 1.8887 1.9427
December 1.9577 1.9285 1.9404