2017 WST to GHS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8957 GHS

YEARLY LOW

1.6092 GHS

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.7396 GHS

2017 WST to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the WST to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 1.8957. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 21, dropping to 1.6092.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2865 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6735 to the December average rate of 1.7717, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.8957 was up 10.94% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.7087, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,479 GHS

2016 Average 7,763 GHS

Yearly Trough Low 8,046 GHS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,432.44 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.8096

1.6288

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 1.7086, compared to 1.7706 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0620 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7086

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7706

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.1997 GHS (High: 1.8957 / Low: 1.6960). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0435 GHS (High: 1.7954 / Low: 1.7519).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1997

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0435

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 0.1366 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1366

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 1.7805) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.5192), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2613 (+17.20%).

2017 Avg (March) 1.7805

2016 Avg (March) 1.5192

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7186	1.6301	1.6735
February	1.8365	1.7029	1.7576
March	1.8957	1.6960	1.7805
April	1.6952	1.6092	1.6439
May	1.7288	1.6192	1.6674
June	1.7708	1.6746	1.7287
July	1.7936	1.7275	1.7570
August	1.8400	1.7513	1.7945
September	1.8197	1.7526	1.7773
October	1.7774	1.7311	1.7502
November	1.8307	1.7293	1.7732
December	1.7954	1.7519	1.7717