YEARLY HIGH
4.6470 GHS
YEARLY LOW
1.2843 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8106 GHS

2017 LTL to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LTL to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 4.6470. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1.2843.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3627 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9897 to the December average rate of 4.5110, the exchange rate registered a net change of 126.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.6470 was up 247.76% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.3363, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23,235 GHS
2016 Average 6,395 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 6,421 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,813.55 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.8218
1.0920
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 3.1801, compared to 4.4411 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2610 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1801
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4411

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 3.1021 GHS (High: 4.4550 / Low: 1.3529). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0545 GHS (High: 4.4274 / Low: 4.3729).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.1021
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0545

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.7085 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7085

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 4.5043) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.2746), the exchange rate shifted by +3.2297 (+253.38%).

2017 Avg (November) 4.5043
2016 Avg (November) 1.2746

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.3445 1.2843 1.9897
February 4.4550 1.3529 3.1113
March 1.4652 1.3450 1.4029
April 4.2489 1.3260 3.9204
May 4.4011 4.1846 4.2800
June 4.4377 4.2645 4.3761
July 4.4215 4.3470 4.3865
August 4.4776 4.3840 4.4175
September 4.5271 4.3838 4.4292
October 4.4274 4.3729 4.3981
November 4.6470 4.4030 4.5043
December 4.5357 4.4665 4.5110