YEARLY HIGH
0.0133 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.0115 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0122 GHS

2017 MRO to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MRO to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 0.0133. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 0.0115.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0120 to the December average rate of 0.0127, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0133 was up 7.27% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0124, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 66 GHS
2016 Average 56 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 58 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.84 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0128
0.0116
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 0.0121, compared to 0.0123 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0121
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0123

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0014 GHS (High: 0.0133 / Low: 0.0119). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 GHS (High: 0.0123 / Low: 0.0121).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.0126) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0112), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0014 (+12.41%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.0126
2016 Avg (March) 0.0112

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0122 0.0118 0.0120
February 0.0129 0.0121 0.0124
March 0.0133 0.0119 0.0126
April 0.0120 0.0115 0.0117
May 0.0123 0.0116 0.0119
June 0.0123 0.0119 0.0121
July 0.0122 0.0120 0.0121
August 0.0123 0.0121 0.0122
September 0.0124 0.0120 0.0121
October 0.0124 0.0120 0.0122
November 0.0130 0.0124 0.0127
December 0.0128 0.0126 0.0127