2017 SZL to GHS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3685 GHS

YEARLY LOW

0.3037 GHS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3309 GHS

2017 SZL to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SZL to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.3685. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 10, dropping to 0.3037.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0648 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3168 to the December average rate of 0.3437, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3685 was up 16.57% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3161, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,843 GHS

2016 Average 1,348 GHS

Yearly Trough Low 1,518 GHS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 324.08 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3546

0.3095

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 0.3302, compared to 0.3315 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3302

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3315

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0437 GHS (High: 0.3671 / Low: 0.3234). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0133 GHS (High: 0.3408 / Low: 0.3275).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0437

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0133

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 0.0376 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0376

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.3437) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3053), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0384 (+12.58%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.3437

2016 Avg (December) 0.3053

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3269	0.3075	0.3168
February	0.3563	0.3259	0.3372
March	0.3671	0.3234	0.3509
April	0.3243	0.3037	0.3133
May	0.3376	0.3084	0.3231
June	0.3469	0.3302	0.3398
July	0.3421	0.3256	0.3340
August	0.3408	0.3275	0.3338
September	0.3451	0.3248	0.3370
October	0.3294	0.3107	0.3213
November	0.3371	0.3070	0.3193
December	0.3685	0.3269	0.3437