YEARLY HIGH
0.3085 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.2365 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2665 GHS

2017 ARS to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ARS to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 0.3085. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.2365.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0721 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2701 to the December average rate of 0.2547, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3085 was up 4.39% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2956, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,543 GHS
2016 Average 1,339 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 1,182 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 360.34 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2960
0.2480
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 0.2779, compared to 0.2551 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0228 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2779
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2551

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0323 GHS (High: 0.3085 / Low: 0.2763). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0066 GHS (High: 0.2541 / Low: 0.2475).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0323
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0066

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 0.0170 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0170

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.2920) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2589), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0331 (+12.79%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.2920
2016 Avg (March) 0.2589

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2741 0.2637 0.2701
February 0.2999 0.2745 0.2859
March 0.3085 0.2763 0.2920
April 0.2819 0.2675 0.2750
May 0.2766 0.2656 0.2725
June 0.2772 0.2630 0.2719
July 0.2656 0.2441 0.2556
August 0.2616 0.2486 0.2536
September 0.2614 0.2508 0.2570
October 0.2541 0.2475 0.2520
November 0.2684 0.2498 0.2577
December 0.2618 0.2365 0.2547