YEARLY HIGH
0.0230 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.0199 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0212 GHS

2017 GYD to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GYD to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 0.0230. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 0.0199.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0030 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0207 to the December average rate of 0.0218, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0230 was up 9.16% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0210, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 115 GHS
2016 Average 96 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 100 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.10 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0220
0.0202
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 0.0210, compared to 0.0214 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0210
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0214

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0023 GHS (High: 0.0230 / Low: 0.0206). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 GHS (High: 0.0214 / Low: 0.0211).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0023
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.0218) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0187), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0031 (+16.74%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.0218
2016 Avg (March) 0.0187

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0212 0.0204 0.0207
February 0.0223 0.0210 0.0215
March 0.0230 0.0206 0.0218
April 0.0208 0.0199 0.0203
May 0.0212 0.0201 0.0207
June 0.0213 0.0205 0.0211
July 0.0214 0.0209 0.0212
August 0.0217 0.0211 0.0213
September 0.0217 0.0211 0.0213
October 0.0214 0.0211 0.0212
November 0.0224 0.0212 0.0217
December 0.0220 0.0215 0.0218