YEARLY HIGH
0.6527 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.5662 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6147 XCD

2017 GHS to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 0.6527. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 0.5662.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0865 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6298 to the December average rate of 0.5991, 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 0.6527 was down 8.38% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7124, 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 3,264 XCD
2016 Average 3,424 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 2,831 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 432.59 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6452
0.5926
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to XCD 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 0.6207, compared to 0.6086 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0120 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6207
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6086

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0630 XCD (High: 0.6292 / Low: 0.5662). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0076 XCD (High: 0.6180 / Low: 0.6104).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0630
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0076

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 0.0225 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0225

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.6408) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7056), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0648 (-9.19%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.6408
2016 Avg (April) 0.7056

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6397 0.6194 0.6298
February 0.6240 0.5824 0.6073
March 0.6292 0.5662 0.5970
April 0.6527 0.6233 0.6408
May 0.6458 0.6141 0.6316
June 0.6337 0.6090 0.6176
July 0.6217 0.6112 0.6161
August 0.6165 0.6036 0.6118
September 0.6165 0.5970 0.6102
October 0.6180 0.6104 0.6145
November 0.6138 0.5816 0.6002
December 0.6051 0.5958 0.5991