2017 MOP to GHS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5968 GHS

YEARLY LOW

0.5170 GHS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5483 GHS

2017 MOP to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MOP to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 0.5968. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 22, dropping to 0.5170.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0798 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5373 to the December average rate of 0.5605, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5968 was up 10.31% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5411, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,984 GHS

2016 Average 2,469 GHS

Yearly Trough Low 2,585 GHS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 398.96 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5711

0.5221

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP 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 0.5445, compared to 0.5522 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0077 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5445

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5522

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0603 GHS (High: 0.5968 / Low: 0.5365). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 GHS (High: 0.5488 / Low: 0.5446).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0603

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.0408 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0408

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.5670) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4828), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0843 (+17.46%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.5670

2016 Avg (March) 0.4828

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5470	0.5305	0.5373
February	0.5804	0.5425	0.5570
March	0.5968	0.5365	0.5670
April	0.5404	0.5170	0.5262
May	0.5511	0.5220	0.5340
June	0.5521	0.5325	0.5453
July	0.5504	0.5422	0.5462
August	0.5549	0.5456	0.5491
September	0.5627	0.5443	0.5498
October	0.5488	0.5446	0.5469
November	0.5765	0.5475	0.5605
December	0.5638	0.5554	0.5605