YEARLY HIGH
0.0223 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.0085 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0158 GHS

2017 SYP to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SYP to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 0.0223. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 19, dropping to 0.0085.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0138 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0201 to the December average rate of 0.0088, the exchange rate registered a net change of -56.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0223 was up 10.13% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0202, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 111 GHS
2016 Average 91 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 42 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 68.87 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0224
0.0073
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.0203, compared to 0.0112 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0091 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0203
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0112

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0121 GHS (High: 0.0206 / Low: 0.0085). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 GHS (High: 0.0086 / Low: 0.0085).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0121
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0084 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0084

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.0211) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0176), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0036 (+20.44%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.0211
2016 Avg (March) 0.0176

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0204 0.0197 0.0201
February 0.0217 0.0202 0.0208
March 0.0223 0.0201 0.0211
April 0.0202 0.0193 0.0197
May 0.0205 0.0195 0.0200
June 0.0207 0.0199 0.0204
July 0.0206 0.0202 0.0205
August 0.0206 0.0085 0.0121
September 0.0088 0.0085 0.0086
October 0.0086 0.0085 0.0085
November 0.0090 0.0085 0.0087
December 0.0088 0.0087 0.0088