2017 LYD to GHS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 LYD to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the LYD to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 3.4027. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 2.9225.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4801 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9999 to the December average rate of 3.3046, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.4027 was up 12.01% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.0378, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LYD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
LYD to GHS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.0763, compared to 3.2443 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1680 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.3196 GHS (High: 3.3453 / Low: 3.0257). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0443 GHS (High: 3.2258 / Low: 3.1814).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2071 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 3.2970) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.8602), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4368 (+15.27%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.0661 | 2.9414 | 2.9999 |
| February | 3.2500 | 3.0523 | 3.1235 |
| March | 3.3453 | 3.0257 | 3.1785 |
| April | 3.0450 | 2.9225 | 2.9714 |
| May | 3.1530 | 2.9692 | 3.0486 |
| June | 3.1681 | 3.0685 | 3.1357 |
| July | 3.2202 | 3.1262 | 3.1701 |
| August | 3.2602 | 3.2097 | 3.2314 |
| September | 3.3204 | 3.2140 | 3.2503 |
| October | 3.2258 | 3.1814 | 3.2121 |
| November | 3.4027 | 3.2113 | 3.2970 |
| December | 3.3344 | 3.2814 | 3.3046 |