YEARLY HIGH
8.5320 SZL
YEARLY LOW
6.8612 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.7437 SZL

2017 AZN to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AZN to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 8.5320. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 26, dropping to 6.8612.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6708 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.3147 to the December average rate of 7.7455, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 8.5320 was down 20.38% compared to the 2016 peak of 10.7163, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 42,660 SZL
2016 Average 45,989 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 34,306 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,354.11 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

8.4148
7.1296
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 7.5744, compared to 7.9131 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3387 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.5744
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.9131

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.8510 SZL (High: 8.0824 / Low: 7.2314). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2602 SZL (High: 7.7466 / Low: 7.4864).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.8510
June Spread (Stable) ±0.2602

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.5622 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5622

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 8.3077) against the same month in 2016 (average: 8.1967), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1110 (+1.35%).

2017 Avg (November) 8.3077
2016 Avg (November) 8.1967

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.6455 6.8612 7.3147
February 7.5663 6.8878 7.2367
March 7.8173 7.2984 7.4392
April 8.3503 7.7114 7.9892
May 8.1551 7.5843 7.8642
June 7.7466 7.4864 7.6023
July 7.9923 7.6049 7.7831
August 7.9655 7.6342 7.8160
September 8.0491 7.5637 7.7479
October 8.3661 7.8612 8.0784
November 8.5320 8.0448 8.3077
December 8.0824 7.2314 7.7455