YEARLY HIGH
0.0084 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.0067 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0076 GHS

2017 XAF to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XAF to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 0.0084. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.0067.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0017 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0069 to the December average rate of 0.0081, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0084 was up 19.74% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0070, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 42 GHS
2016 Average 33 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 34 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.50 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0083
0.0068
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.0072, compared to 0.0080 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0072
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0080

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0006 GHS (High: 0.0084 / Low: 0.0078). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 GHS (High: 0.0080 / Low: 0.0078).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.0081) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0066), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0014 (+21.51%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.0081
2016 Avg (November) 0.0066

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0071 0.0067 0.0069
February 0.0075 0.0070 0.0072
March 0.0077 0.0071 0.0074
April 0.0071 0.0068 0.0069
May 0.0075 0.0070 0.0072
June 0.0076 0.0073 0.0075
July 0.0079 0.0076 0.0077
August 0.0081 0.0079 0.0080
September 0.0081 0.0079 0.0080
October 0.0080 0.0078 0.0079
November 0.0084 0.0078 0.0081
December 0.0083 0.0080 0.0081