2017 LKR to GHS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0317 GHS

YEARLY LOW

0.0272 GHS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0289 GHS

2017 LKR to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LKR to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 0.0317. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 0.0272.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0044 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0286 to the December average rate of 0.0294, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0317 was up 8.80% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0291, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 158 GHS

2016 Average 135 GHS

Yearly Trough Low 136 GHS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.25 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0301

0.0275

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 0.0287, compared to 0.0290 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0287

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0290

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0034 GHS (High: 0.0317 / Low: 0.0283). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 GHS (High: 0.0288 / Low: 0.0285).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0034

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.0299) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0265), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0034 (+12.79%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.0299

2016 Avg (March) 0.0265

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0290	0.0282	0.0286
February	0.0306	0.0288	0.0295
March	0.0317	0.0283	0.0299
April	0.0285	0.0272	0.0277
May	0.0290	0.0275	0.0281
June	0.0290	0.0280	0.0286
July	0.0288	0.0284	0.0286
August	0.0292	0.0286	0.0289
September	0.0296	0.0286	0.0289
October	0.0288	0.0285	0.0286
November	0.0302	0.0286	0.0293
December	0.0297	0.0291	0.0294