YEARLY HIGH
563.0627 TZS
YEARLY LOW
467.4758 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
508.8618 TZS

2017 GHS to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 563.0627. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 467.4758.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 95.5869 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 516.4741 to the December average rate of 496.9916, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 563.0627 was down 2.67% compared to the 2016 peak of 578.4804, 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 2,815,313 TZS
2016 Average 2,769,664 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 2,337,379 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 477,934.52 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

533.4859
488.5988
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to TZS 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 512.0473, compared to 505.6763 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.3710 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 512.0473
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 505.6763

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 79.7259 TZS (High: 563.0627 / Low: 483.3368). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.1508 TZS (High: 513.4561 / Low: 508.3053).

November Spread (Volatile) ±79.7259
October Spread (Stable) ±5.1508

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 15.5504 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -15.5504

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 502.8530) against the same month in 2016 (average: 540.1495), the exchange rate shifted by -37.2965 (-6.90%).

2017 Avg (November) 502.8530
2016 Avg (November) 540.1495

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 525.2722 505.8265 516.4741
February 514.5819 480.4125 500.9238
March 518.9174 467.4758 492.3394
April 538.6024 515.5167 529.7453
May 533.9242 506.0317 522.3397
June 522.3168 504.0953 510.4614
July 515.1147 504.4558 509.9797
August 513.1571 500.0765 506.9028
September 511.7046 495.9666 506.4836
October 513.4561 508.3053 510.8468
November 563.0627 483.3368 502.8530
December 502.2177 492.6668 496.9916