YEARLY HIGH
0.5455 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.4736 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5030 GHS

2017 SVC to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SVC to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 0.5455. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 0.4736.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0719 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4906 to the December average rate of 0.5154, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5455 was up 10.33% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4944, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,727 GHS
2016 Average 2,257 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 2,368 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 359.26 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5221
0.4779
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 0.4982, compared to 0.5077 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0094 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4982
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5077

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0549 GHS (High: 0.5455 / Low: 0.4906). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 GHS (High: 0.5043 / Low: 0.5005).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0549
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

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 0.0368 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0368

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.5184) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4413), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0770 (+17.46%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.5184
2016 Avg (March) 0.4413

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4995 0.4843 0.4906
February 0.5302 0.4955 0.5087
March 0.5455 0.4906 0.5184
April 0.4943 0.4736 0.4816
May 0.5048 0.4789 0.4896
June 0.5070 0.4886 0.5006
July 0.5059 0.4986 0.5021
August 0.5109 0.5021 0.5055
September 0.5174 0.5009 0.5058
October 0.5043 0.5005 0.5025
November 0.5295 0.5029 0.5149
December 0.5185 0.5108 0.5154