YEARLY HIGH
0.1772 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.1515 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1641 XDR

2017 GHS to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 0.1772. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 0.1515.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0257 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1724 to the December average rate of 0.1566, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1772 was down 6.65% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1898, 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 886 XDR
2016 Average 912 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 758 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 128.25 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1760
0.1548
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to XDR 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 0.1685, compared to 0.1597 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0087 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1685
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1597

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0155 XDR (High: 0.1708 / Low: 0.1553). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 XDR (High: 0.1627 / Low: 0.1598).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0155
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 0.0067 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.1742) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1853), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0111 (-6.00%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.1742
2016 Avg (April) 0.1853

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1766 0.1687 0.1724
February 0.1698 0.1592 0.1658
March 0.1708 0.1553 0.1631
April 0.1772 0.1700 0.1742
May 0.1745 0.1642 0.1700
June 0.1690 0.1633 0.1652
July 0.1651 0.1612 0.1634
August 0.1615 0.1582 0.1604
September 0.1608 0.1566 0.1589
October 0.1627 0.1598 0.1613
November 0.1618 0.1515 0.1577
December 0.1581 0.1550 0.1566