YEARLY HIGH
0.1769 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.1529 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1655 GHS

2017 UAH to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the UAH to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 0.1769. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 0.1529.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0240 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1575 to the December average rate of 0.1638, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1769 was up 4.61% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1691, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 885 GHS
2016 Average 773 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 764 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 120.20 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1741
0.1555
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH 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 0.1628, compared to 0.1681 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1628
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1681

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0187 GHS (High: 0.1769 / Low: 0.1582). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 GHS (High: 0.1664 / Low: 0.1633).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0187
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0110 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0110

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.1680) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1470), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0210 (+14.31%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.1680
2016 Avg (March) 0.1470

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1616 0.1529 0.1575
February 0.1708 0.1597 0.1644
March 0.1769 0.1582 0.1680
April 0.1600 0.1547 0.1571
May 0.1676 0.1580 0.1621
June 0.1704 0.1629 0.1679
July 0.1714 0.1677 0.1693
August 0.1744 0.1695 0.1726
September 0.1724 0.1663 0.1692
October 0.1664 0.1633 0.1650
November 0.1742 0.1628 0.1688
December 0.1670 0.1611 0.1638