YEARLY HIGH
7.1985 GHS
YEARLY LOW
4.1403 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.8388 GHS

2017 LVL to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LVL to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 7.1985. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 4.1403.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0582 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.9891 to the December average rate of 4.5110, the exchange rate registered a net change of -24.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 7.1985 was up 9.65% compared to the 2016 peak of 6.5649, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 35,992 GHS
2016 Average 31,224 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 20,701 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,290.92 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

7.1533
4.0188
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LVL 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 5.2365, compared to 4.4411 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7953 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.2365
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4411

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 2.6516 GHS (High: 6.9825 / Low: 4.3308). 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) ±2.6516
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0545

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.4481 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4481

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 6.8921) against the same month in 2016 (average: 6.1421), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7500 (+12.21%).

2017 Avg (March) 6.8921
2016 Avg (March) 6.1421

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.6535 4.2249 5.9891
February 6.9825 4.3308 5.4374
March 7.1985 6.6078 6.8921
April 6.6078 4.1403 4.4440
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