YEARLY HIGH
6.8755 UYU
YEARLY LOW
5.8930 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.5150 UYU

2017 GHS to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 6.8755. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 5.8930.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9825 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.6632 to the December average rate of 6.4054, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 6.8755 was down 18.20% compared to the 2016 peak of 8.4049, 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 34,378 UYU
2016 Average 38,223 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 29,465 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,912.67 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

6.7974
6.1953
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to UYU 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 6.5103, compared to 6.5196 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0093 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.5103
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.5196

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.7160 UYU (High: 6.6090 / Low: 5.8930). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1230 UYU (High: 6.5270 / Low: 6.4040).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.7160
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1230

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3000 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 6.7473) against the same month in 2016 (average: 8.2346), the exchange rate shifted by -1.4873 (-18.06%).

2017 Avg (April) 6.7473
2016 Avg (April) 8.2346

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.8491 6.4566 6.6632
February 6.4909 6.0826 6.3632
March 6.6090 5.8930 6.2455
April 6.8755 6.6090 6.7473
May 6.7039 6.3730 6.5653
June 6.6487 6.3784 6.4775
July 6.6020 6.4401 6.5231
August 6.5270 6.4040 6.4778
September 6.6153 6.3798 6.5332
October 6.7773 6.5943 6.6808
November 6.6589 6.2739 6.4976
December 6.4809 6.3494 6.4054