2017 LSL to GHS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3687 GHS

YEARLY LOW

0.3037 GHS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3309 GHS

2017 LSL to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LSL to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.3687. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 10, dropping to 0.3037.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0650 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3171 to the December average rate of 0.3437, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3687 was up 16.79% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3157, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,844 GHS

2016 Average 1,348 GHS

Yearly Trough Low 1,518 GHS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 325.12 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3549

0.3095

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.3302, compared to 0.3315 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3302

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3315

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0439 GHS (High: 0.3671 / Low: 0.3232). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0136 GHS (High: 0.3413 / Low: 0.3277).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0439

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0136

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 0.0378 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0378

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.3437) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3056), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0381 (+12.48%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.3437

2016 Avg (December) 0.3056

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3271	0.3080	0.3171
February	0.3569	0.3262	0.3370
March	0.3671	0.3232	0.3511
April	0.3240	0.3037	0.3133
May	0.3378	0.3088	0.3232
June	0.3470	0.3303	0.3397
July	0.3420	0.3259	0.3344
August	0.3413	0.3277	0.3337
September	0.3449	0.3249	0.3369
October	0.3293	0.3090	0.3212
November	0.3373	0.3071	0.3194
December	0.3687	0.3265	0.3437