YEARLY HIGH
0.0756 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.0619 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0676 GHS

2017 BTN to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BTN to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 0.0756. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 0.0619.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0136 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0630 to the December average rate of 0.0702, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0756 was up 19.12% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0635, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 378 GHS
2016 Average 294 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 310 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 68.23 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0709
0.0623
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 0.0663, compared to 0.0690 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0663
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0690

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0070 GHS (High: 0.0756 / Low: 0.0686). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 GHS (High: 0.0680 / Low: 0.0672).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0070
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.0697) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0589), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0108 (+18.31%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.0697
2016 Avg (August) 0.0589

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0641 0.0619 0.0630
February 0.0695 0.0644 0.0664
March 0.0715 0.0657 0.0687
April 0.0668 0.0641 0.0653
May 0.0681 0.0651 0.0664
June 0.0689 0.0662 0.0679
July 0.0687 0.0674 0.0680
August 0.0756 0.0686 0.0697
September 0.0696 0.0671 0.0688
October 0.0680 0.0672 0.0676
November 0.0718 0.0680 0.0695
December 0.0711 0.0694 0.0702