YEARLY HIGH
0.0455 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.0395 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0418 GHS

2017 PKR to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PKR to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 0.0455. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 0.0395.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0060 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0410 to the December average rate of 0.0415, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0455 was up 10.45% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0412, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 22,773 GHS
2016 Average 18,851 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 19,763 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,009.84 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0436
0.0399
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR 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 0.0416, compared to 0.0420 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0416
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0420

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0046 GHS (High: 0.0455 / Low: 0.0410). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 GHS (High: 0.0419 / Low: 0.0416).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0046
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.0433) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0368), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0064 (+17.43%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.0433
2016 Avg (March) 0.0368

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0417 0.0405 0.0410
February 0.0443 0.0413 0.0425
March 0.0455 0.0410 0.0433
April 0.0414 0.0395 0.0402
May 0.0421 0.0399 0.0409
June 0.0423 0.0408 0.0418
July 0.0421 0.0413 0.0417
August 0.0425 0.0416 0.0420
September 0.0430 0.0416 0.0420
October 0.0419 0.0416 0.0418
November 0.0439 0.0417 0.0428
December 0.0427 0.0408 0.0415