YEARLY HIGH
0.0114 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.0090 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0101 GHS

2017 KMF to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KMF to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.0114. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 0.0090.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0025 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0093 to the December average rate of 0.0108, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0114 was up 22.20% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0094, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 57 GHS
2016 Average 44 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 45 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.28 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0110
0.0090
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KMF 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 0.0096, compared to 0.0106 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0096
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0106

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0010 GHS (High: 0.0114 / Low: 0.0105). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 GHS (High: 0.0106 / Low: 0.0104).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.0107) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0089), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0018 (+19.96%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.0107
2016 Avg (August) 0.0089

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0096 0.0090 0.0093
February 0.0100 0.0094 0.0096
March 0.0103 0.0094 0.0098
April 0.0094 0.0090 0.0092
May 0.0100 0.0093 0.0096
June 0.0102 0.0098 0.0100
July 0.0105 0.0101 0.0103
August 0.0114 0.0105 0.0107
September 0.0109 0.0105 0.0107
October 0.0106 0.0104 0.0105
November 0.0113 0.0104 0.0107
December 0.0110 0.0107 0.0108