2017 SCR to GHS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3617 GHS

YEARLY LOW

0.3050 GHS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3240 GHS

2017 SCR to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SCR to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 0.3617. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 22, dropping to 0.3050.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0568 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3208 to the December average rate of 0.3239, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3617 was up 10.97% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3260, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,809 GHS

2016 Average 1,488 GHS

Yearly Trough Low 1,525 GHS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 283.95 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3390

0.3106

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.3237, compared to 0.3242 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3237

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3242

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0471 GHS (High: 0.3617 / Low: 0.3147). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0094 GHS (High: 0.3305 / Low: 0.3211).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0471

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0094

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 0.0237 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0237

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.3366) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2903), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0464 (+15.97%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.3366

2016 Avg (March) 0.2903

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3326	0.3134	0.3208
February	0.3479	0.3209	0.3310
March	0.3617	0.3147	0.3366
April	0.3242	0.3050	0.3130
May	0.3248	0.3063	0.3160
June	0.3353	0.3154	0.3249
July	0.3335	0.3169	0.3241
August	0.3352	0.3207	0.3254
September	0.3305	0.3211	0.3250
October	0.3306	0.3138	0.3211
November	0.3498	0.3158	0.3260
December	0.3350	0.3180	0.3239