YEARLY HIGH
14.4916 SZL
YEARLY LOW
12.2934 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.3110 SZL

2017 BMD to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BMD to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 14.4916. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 12.2934.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1982 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.5478 to the December average rate of 13.1452, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 14.4916 was down 13.94% compared to the 2016 peak of 16.8391, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 72,458 SZL
2016 Average 73,513 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 61,467 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,991.13 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

14.2362
12.7539
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 13.2108, compared to 13.4112 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.2108
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.4112

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 1.4346 SZL (High: 13.7280 / Low: 12.2934). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4046 SZL (High: 13.0871 / Low: 12.6825).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.4346
June Spread (Stable) ±0.4046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 0.9675 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9675

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 14.1127) against the same month in 2016 (average: 13.9853), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1274 (+0.91%).

2017 Avg (November) 14.1127
2016 Avg (November) 13.9853

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.7749 13.2950 13.5478
February 13.4869 12.9450 13.2059
March 13.4067 12.4784 12.9154
April 13.9450 12.9359 13.4674
May 13.6802 12.8873 13.2508
June 13.0871 12.6825 12.8774
July 13.4759 12.8238 13.1363
August 13.4701 12.9781 13.2362
September 13.5648 12.8538 13.1447
October 14.2098 13.3364 13.6920
November 14.4916 13.6641 14.1127
December 13.7280 12.2934 13.1452