YEARLY HIGH
0.0449 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.0388 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0423 GHS

2017 NPR to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NPR to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 0.0449. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.0388.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0061 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0394 to the December average rate of 0.0439, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0449 was up 13.15% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0397, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 224 GHS
2016 Average 184 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 194 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30.65 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0443
0.0390
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 0.0415, compared to 0.0430 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0415
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0430

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0037 GHS (High: 0.0447 / Low: 0.0410). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 GHS (High: 0.0425 / Low: 0.0420).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0037
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.0434) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0374), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0061 (+16.24%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.0434
2016 Avg (November) 0.0374

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0403 0.0388 0.0394
February 0.0435 0.0403 0.0415
March 0.0447 0.0410 0.0430
April 0.0416 0.0401 0.0408
May 0.0427 0.0407 0.0415
June 0.0430 0.0415 0.0425
July 0.0430 0.0420 0.0426
August 0.0436 0.0429 0.0432
September 0.0433 0.0420 0.0429
October 0.0425 0.0420 0.0422
November 0.0449 0.0425 0.0434
December 0.0444 0.0434 0.0439