YEARLY HIGH
27.0328 XPF
YEARLY LOW
21.5714 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
24.1215 XPF

2017 GHS to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 27.0328. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 21.5714.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4614 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.2253 to the December average rate of 22.3396, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 27.0328 was down 6.89% compared to the 2016 peak of 29.0347, 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 135,164 XPF
2016 Average 136,633 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 107,857 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,307.00 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

26.9188
21.9233
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to XPF 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 25.3939, compared to 22.8491 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.5448 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.3939
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.8491

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 2.2100 XPF (High: 25.8731 / Low: 23.6631). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5680 XPF (High: 23.3924 / Low: 22.8244).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.2100
October Spread (Stable) ±0.5680

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 1.1857 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1857

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 26.5025) against the same month in 2016 (average: 27.5089), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0064 (-3.66%).

2017 Avg (April) 26.5025
2016 Avg (April) 27.5089

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 26.9753 25.4567 26.2253
February 25.8880 23.7935 25.1957
March 25.8731 23.6631 24.7402
April 27.0328 25.8731 26.5025
May 26.1743 24.2722 25.3168
June 24.9310 23.8563 24.3828
July 24.1056 23.1095 23.6261
August 23.0980 22.5217 22.8549
September 22.9896 22.3426 22.6146
October 23.3924 22.8244 23.0892
November 23.3368 21.5714 22.5703
December 22.6113 21.9425 22.3396