YEARLY HIGH
6.7366 GHS
YEARLY LOW
5.8379 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.2039 GHS

2017 JOD to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the JOD to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 6.7366. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 22, dropping to 5.8379.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8987 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.0574 to the December average rate of 6.3603, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 6.7366 was up 10.43% compared to the 2016 peak of 6.1001, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 33,683 GHS
2016 Average 27,861 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 29,190 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,493.40 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

6.4349
5.9011
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD 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 6.1449, compared to 6.2628 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1178 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.1449
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.2628

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.6753 GHS (High: 6.7366 / Low: 6.0613). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0804 GHS (High: 6.2481 / Low: 6.1677).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6753
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0804

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.4448 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4448

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 6.3904) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.4436), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9468 (+17.39%).

2017 Avg (March) 6.3904
2016 Avg (March) 5.4436

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.1535 5.9632 6.0574
February 6.5495 6.1127 6.2830
March 6.7366 6.0613 6.3904
April 6.1073 5.8379 5.9456
May 6.2051 5.8862 6.0299
June 6.2502 6.0063 6.1634
July 6.2406 6.1242 6.1810
August 6.3199 6.1878 6.2318
September 6.3852 6.1892 6.2485
October 6.2481 6.1677 6.2023
November 6.5542 6.2101 6.3527
December 6.3897 6.2997 6.3603