YEARLY HIGH
1268.7772 ZMK
YEARLY LOW
0.2152 ZMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
364.7731 ZMK

2017 GHS to ZMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to ZMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 22, valuing the pair at 1268.7772. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 0.2152.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1268.5620 ZMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 947.1850 to the December average rate of 0.2217, the exchange rate registered a net change of -99.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1268.7772 was down 8.36% compared to the 2016 peak of 1384.5759, 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 6,343,886 ZMK
2016 Average 6,655,227 ZMK
Yearly Trough Low 1,076 ZMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,342,810.21 ZMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1369.9379
-124.2980
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to ZMK 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 729.3209, compared to 0.2252 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 729.0957 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 729.3209
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2252

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 1255.1193 ZMK (High: 1255.3465 / Low: 0.2272). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 ZMK (High: 0.2287 / Low: 0.2259).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1255.1193
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 721.4119 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -721.4119

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 1245.4182) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1371.3459), the exchange rate shifted by -125.9277 (-9.18%).

2017 Avg (April) 1245.4182
2016 Avg (April) 1371.3459

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1240.0436 0.2302 947.1850
February 1197.2821 0.2245 498.8501
March 1222.7626 1100.6087 1160.2375
April 1268.7772 1211.6205 1245.4182
May 1255.3465 0.2272 524.0063
June 0.2345 0.2253 0.2285
July 0.2300 0.2262 0.2280
August 0.2281 0.2233 0.2264
September 0.2281 0.2209 0.2258
October 0.2287 0.2259 0.2274
November 0.2271 0.2152 0.2221
December 0.2239 0.2205 0.2217