2017 GHS to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6214 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.5275 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5754 WST

2017 GHS to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 0.6214. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 0.5275.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0939 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5977 to the December average rate of 0.5645, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6214 was down 9.61% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6875, 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 3,107 WST

2016 Average 3,223 WST

Yearly Trough Low 2,638 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 469.55 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6135

0.5522

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to WST 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 0.5860, compared to 0.5649 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0211 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5860

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5649

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0621 WST (High: 0.5896 / Low: 0.5275). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0138 WST (High: 0.5708 / Low: 0.5570).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0621

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0138

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 0.0285 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0285

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.6084) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6567), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0483 (-7.36%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.6084

2016 Avg (April) 0.6567

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6135	0.5819	0.5977
February	0.5872	0.5445	0.5692
March	0.5896	0.5275	0.5622
April	0.6214	0.5899	0.6084
May	0.6176	0.5784	0.6000
June	0.5971	0.5647	0.5786
July	0.5789	0.5575	0.5692
August	0.5710	0.5435	0.5573
September	0.5706	0.5495	0.5627
October	0.5777	0.5626	0.5714
November	0.5783	0.5462	0.5641
December	0.5708	0.5570	0.5645