YEARLY HIGH
6.5988 GHS
YEARLY LOW
5.6435 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.1020 GHS

2017 XDR to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XDR to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 6.5988. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 5.6435.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9552 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.7999 to the December average rate of 6.3860, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 6.5988 was up 12.37% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.8725, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 32,994 GHS
2016 Average 27,431 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 28,218 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,776.11 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

6.4505
5.6764
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 5.9414, compared to 6.2626 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3211 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.9414
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.2626

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.5845 GHS (High: 6.4394 / Low: 5.8549). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1093 GHS (High: 6.2572 / Low: 6.1479).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5845
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1093

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 0.3956 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3956

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 6.3432) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.5160), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8271 (+15.00%).

2017 Avg (November) 6.3432
2016 Avg (November) 5.5160

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.9276 5.6610 5.7999
February 6.2825 5.8907 6.0335
March 6.4394 5.8549 6.1364
April 5.8827 5.6435 5.7409
May 6.0884 5.7298 5.8857
June 6.1229 5.9174 6.0522
July 6.2017 6.0588 6.1205
August 6.3197 6.1928 6.2338
September 6.3867 6.2199 6.2934
October 6.2572 6.1479 6.1985
November 6.5988 6.1817 6.3432
December 6.4528 6.3257 6.3860