YEARLY HIGH
0.0347 SZL
YEARLY LOW
0.0279 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0306 SZL

2016 AMD to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AMD to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 0.0347. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 0.0279.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0069 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0335 to the December average rate of 0.0288, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0347 was up 6.46% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0326, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 174 SZL
2015 Average 134 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 139 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34.39 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0340
0.0283
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AMD to SZL 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 0.0318, compared to 0.0294 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0318
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0294

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0034 SZL (High: 0.0330 / Low: 0.0296). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 SZL (High: 0.0293 / Low: 0.0280).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0034
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0335) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0243), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0092 (+37.74%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0335
2015 Avg (January) 0.0243

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0347 0.0320 0.0335
February 0.0330 0.0308 0.0320
March 0.0324 0.0308 0.0316
April 0.0316 0.0296 0.0304
May 0.0330 0.0296 0.0320
June 0.0327 0.0303 0.0316
July 0.0310 0.0293 0.0302
August 0.0304 0.0280 0.0289
September 0.0308 0.0286 0.0297
October 0.0301 0.0286 0.0293
November 0.0302 0.0279 0.0292
December 0.0293 0.0280 0.0288