YEARLY HIGH
0.0791 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.0608 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0640 GHS

2017 KGS to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KGS to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.0791. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 0.0608.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0182 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0619 to the December average rate of 0.0648, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0791 was up 26.48% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0625, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 395 GHS
2016 Average 283 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 304 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 91.19 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0659
0.0615
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.0635, compared to 0.0645 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0635
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0645

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0156 GHS (High: 0.0791 / Low: 0.0634). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 GHS (High: 0.0645 / Low: 0.0638).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0156
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.0651) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0575), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0076 (+13.28%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.0651
2016 Avg (August) 0.0575

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0630 0.0608 0.0619
February 0.0671 0.0624 0.0643
March 0.0690 0.0624 0.0656
April 0.0632 0.0612 0.0620
May 0.0648 0.0619 0.0631
June 0.0648 0.0625 0.0639
July 0.0646 0.0629 0.0634
August 0.0791 0.0634 0.0651
September 0.0662 0.0640 0.0646
October 0.0645 0.0638 0.0642
November 0.0669 0.0640 0.0650
December 0.0655 0.0641 0.0648