2017 GMD to GHS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1072 GHS

YEARLY LOW

0.0907 GHS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0961 GHS

2017 GMD to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GMD to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 0.1072. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 6, dropping to 0.0907.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0165 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0986 to the December average rate of 0.0949, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1072 was up 4.84% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1022, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GMD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 536 GHS

2016 Average 471 GHS

Yearly Trough Low 453 GHS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 82.43 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1022

0.0920

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to GHS 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 0.0970, compared to 0.0952 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0970

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0952

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0113 GHS (High: 0.1072 / Low: 0.0958). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 GHS (High: 0.0953 / Low: 0.0942).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0113

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0080 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0080

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.1013) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0951), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0062 (+6.55%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.1013

2016 Avg (March) 0.0951

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1009	0.0962	0.0986
February	0.1043	0.0976	0.1008
March	0.1072	0.0958	0.1013
April	0.0958	0.0918	0.0933
May	0.0954	0.0907	0.0928
June	0.0967	0.0924	0.0952
July	0.0961	0.0946	0.0953
August	0.0982	0.0950	0.0962
September	0.0981	0.0954	0.0962
October	0.0959	0.0922	0.0934
November	0.0977	0.0928	0.0950
December	0.0953	0.0942	0.0949