2017 GHS to VEF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.4947 VEF

YEARLY LOW

2.0941 VEF

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2968 VEF

2017 GHS to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 2, valuing the pair at 2.4947. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 2.0941.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4006 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3273 to the December average rate of 2.2840, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.4947 was down 5.10% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.6288, 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 12,474 VEF

2016 Average 11,481 VEF

Yearly Trough Low 10,471 VEF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,002.99 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.4020

2.1885

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to VEF 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 2.3015, compared to 2.2920 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0096 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3015

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2920

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.3273 VEF (High: 2.4947 / Low: 2.1674). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0704 VEF (High: 2.3015 / Low: 2.2312).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3273

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0704

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 0.0830 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0830

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 2.2975) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.4722), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1747 (-7.07%).

2017 Avg (November) 2.2975

2016 Avg (November) 2.4722

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.3630	2.2898	2.3273
February	2.3079	2.1518	2.2442
March	2.3247	2.0941	2.2063
April	2.4366	2.3042	2.3842
May	2.4210	2.2693	2.3539
June	2.3606	2.2565	2.2933
July	2.3319	2.2593	2.3015
August	2.3502	2.2450	2.2973
September	2.3015	2.2312	2.2733
October	2.4063	2.2634	2.2982
November	2.4947	2.1674	2.2975
December	2.4088	2.2037	2.2840