2017 ILS to GHS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3266 GHS

YEARLY LOW

1.0962 GHS

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2241 GHS

2017 ILS to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ILS to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 1.3266. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1.0962.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2304 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1248 to the December average rate of 1.2888, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.3266 was up 17.21% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.1318, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,633 GHS

2016 Average 5,143 GHS

Yearly Trough Low 5,481 GHS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,152.05 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.3052

1.1084

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 1.1915, compared to 1.2567 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0652 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1915

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2567

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.1161 GHS (High: 1.2965 / Low: 1.1804). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0172 GHS (High: 1.2597 / Low: 1.2425).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1161

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0172

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0838 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0838

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 1.2806) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.0512), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2294 (+21.82%).

2017 Avg (November) 1.2806

2016 Avg (November) 1.0512

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1547	1.0962	1.1248
February	1.2726	1.1580	1.1959
March	1.2965	1.1804	1.2400
April	1.1941	1.1281	1.1562
May	1.2281	1.1602	1.1922
June	1.2595	1.2033	1.2396
July	1.2532	1.2207	1.2363
August	1.2498	1.2125	1.2270
September	1.2781	1.2358	1.2545
October	1.2597	1.2425	1.2526
November	1.3266	1.2483	1.2806
December	1.3095	1.2702	1.2888