YEARLY HIGH
1.1923 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.9741 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0879 GHS

2017 RON to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RON to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 1.1923. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 0.9741.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2182 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0132 to the December average rate of 1.1521, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.1923 was up 15.96% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0281, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,961 GHS
2016 Average 4,864 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 4,870 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,090.87 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.1676
0.9817
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 1.0399, compared to 1.1359 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0960 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0399
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1359

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0997 GHS (High: 1.1139 / Low: 1.0142). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0263 GHS (High: 1.1656 / Low: 1.1393).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0997
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0263

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 0.0681 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0681

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 1.1422) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.9663), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1759 (+18.21%).

2017 Avg (November) 1.1422
2016 Avg (November) 0.9663

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0444 0.9754 1.0132
February 1.0846 1.0256 1.0495
March 1.1139 1.0142 1.0652
April 1.0181 0.9741 0.9972
May 1.0823 1.0050 1.0396
June 1.1039 1.0528 1.0747
July 1.1304 1.0849 1.1075
August 1.1535 1.1261 1.1398
September 1.1606 1.1283 1.1477
October 1.1384 1.1095 1.1261
November 1.1923 1.1073 1.1422
December 1.1656 1.1393 1.1521