2017 GHS to USD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2415 USD

YEARLY LOW

0.2095 USD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2274 USD

2017 GHS to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 0.2415. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 0.2095.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0320 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2330 to the December average rate of 0.2217, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2415 was down 8.36% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2636, 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 1,208 USD

2016 Average 1,267 USD

Yearly Trough Low 1,048 USD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 160.07 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2387

0.2193

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GHS to USD 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 0.2297, compared to 0.2252 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2297

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2252

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0233 USD (High: 0.2328 / Low: 0.2095). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 USD (High: 0.2287 / Low: 0.2259).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0233

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

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 0.0083 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0083

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.2371) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2611), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0240 (-9.18%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.2371

2016 Avg (April) 0.2611

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2367	0.2292	0.2330
February	0.2309	0.2155	0.2247
March	0.2328	0.2095	0.2209
April	0.2415	0.2306	0.2371
May	0.2390	0.2272	0.2337
June	0.2345	0.2253	0.2285
July	0.2300	0.2262	0.2280
August	0.2281	0.2233	0.2264
September	0.2281	0.2209	0.2258
October	0.2287	0.2259	0.2274
November	0.2271	0.2152	0.2221
December	0.2239	0.2205	0.2217