2017 USD to GNF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 USD to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the USD to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 9509.5523. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 21, dropping to 8851.6000.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 657.9523 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9365.9341 to the December average rate of 9018.2688, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 9509.5523 was up 0.13% compared to the 2016 peak of 9497.1523, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 USD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
USD to GNF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 9262.9654, compared to 8987.6348 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 275.3306 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 337.7000 GNF (High: 9359.6500 / Low: 9021.9500). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 54.7500 GNF (High: 9054.7500 / Low: 9000.0000).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 105.8009 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 9365.9341) against the same month in 2016 (average: 7735.5389), the exchange rate shifted by +1630.3952 (+21.08%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9509.5523 | 9225.0000 | 9365.9341 |
| February | 9447.7500 | 9220.0000 | 9376.1494 |
| March | 9409.1000 | 9225.0000 | 9328.4801 |
| April | 9359.6500 | 9021.9500 | 9271.9933 |
| May | 9338.8500 | 9064.2500 | 9166.1925 |
| June | 9139.3000 | 8960.0000 | 9069.0428 |
| July | 9109.8000 | 8876.3500 | 9008.1129 |
| August | 8999.3500 | 8851.6000 | 8932.9452 |
| September | 9009.9500 | 8874.9500 | 8968.1400 |
| October | 9037.5000 | 8910.6000 | 8981.6177 |
| November | 9059.8000 | 8981.0667 | 9016.7242 |
| December | 9054.7500 | 9000.0000 | 9018.2688 |