2017 LRD to GHS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0510 GHS

YEARLY LOW

0.0356 GHS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0427 GHS

2017 LRD to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LRD to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 0.0510. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 0.0356.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0155 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0458 to the December average rate of 0.0359, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0510 was up 7.18% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0476, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 255 GHS

2016 Average 221 GHS

Yearly Trough Low 178 GHS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 77.29 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0495

0.0347

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.0464, compared to 0.0391 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0073 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0464

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0391

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0106 GHS (High: 0.0489 / Low: 0.0383). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 GHS (High: 0.0361 / Low: 0.0356).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0106

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0078 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.0482) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0456), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0027 (+5.85%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.0482

2016 Avg (March) 0.0456

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0472	0.0447	0.0458
February	0.0494	0.0461	0.0473
March	0.0510	0.0456	0.0482
April	0.0461	0.0439	0.0448
May	0.0468	0.0444	0.0455
June	0.0474	0.0454	0.0466
July	0.0491	0.0465	0.0473
August	0.0489	0.0383	0.0395
September	0.0387	0.0374	0.0379
October	0.0376	0.0367	0.0372
November	0.0372	0.0359	0.0366
December	0.0361	0.0356	0.0359