2017 GHS to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

148.1926 XOF

YEARLY LOW

118.5764 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

132.5315 XOF

2017 GHS to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 148.1926. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 118.5764.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.6162 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 144.2143 to the December average rate of 122.7987, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 148.1926 was down 7.47% compared to the 2016 peak of 160.1600, 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 740,963 XOF

2016 Average 754,529 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 592,882 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 148,081.12 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

147.5521

120.5484

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to XOF 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 139.4633, compared to 125.5998 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.8635 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 139.4633

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 125.5998

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 11.5302 XOF (High: 141.6276 / Low: 130.0973). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.1224 XOF (High: 128.5864 / Low: 125.4640).

March Spread (Volatile) ±11.5302

October Spread (Stable) ±3.1224

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 6.4835 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.4835

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 144.2143) against the same month in 2016 (average: 156.0198), the exchange rate shifted by -11.8054 (-7.57%).

2017 Avg (January) 144.2143

2016 Avg (January) 156.0198

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	148.1926	140.7247	144.2143
February	142.0490	133.8847	138.8200
March	141.6276	130.0973	135.9063
April	148.0072	141.8057	145.3018
May	143.4452	133.2225	138.8183
June	136.6890	131.4151	133.7189
July	132.5197	127.0308	129.8712
August	126.9679	123.8002	125.6314
September	126.3719	122.8155	124.3106
October	128.5864	125.4640	126.9194
November	128.2805	118.5764	124.0674
December	124.2927	120.6161	122.7987