YEARLY HIGH
117.7681 SYP
YEARLY LOW
44.9121 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
75.2391 SYP

2017 GHS to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 19, valuing the pair at 117.7681. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 44.9121.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 72.8561 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 49.8715 to the December average rate of 114.1624, the exchange rate registered a net change of 128.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 117.7681 was up 103.53% compared to the 2016 peak of 57.8619, 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 588,841 SYP
2016 Average 275,098 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 224,560 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 364,280.27 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

124.0703
40.3702
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to SYP 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 49.2131, compared to 101.2650 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 52.0519 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 49.2131
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 101.2650

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 68.7283 SYP (High: 117.1850 / Low: 48.4567). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8959 SYP (High: 49.3855 / Low: 48.4896).

August Spread (Volatile) ±68.7283
July Spread (Stable) ±0.8959

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 2.7235 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7235

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 117.0953) against the same month in 2016 (average: 53.8788), the exchange rate shifted by +63.2165 (+117.33%).

2017 Avg (October) 117.0953
2016 Avg (October) 53.8788

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 50.6469 49.1299 49.8715
February 49.4910 46.1883 48.1631
March 49.8392 44.9121 47.3452
April 51.7696 49.4413 50.8154
May 51.2518 48.7016 50.0984
June 50.2627 48.3018 48.9850
July 49.3855 48.4896 48.8828
August 117.1850 48.4567 96.7944
September 117.4854 113.7589 116.2836
October 117.7681 116.3412 117.0953
November 116.9645 110.8228 114.3717
December 115.3053 113.5481 114.1624