2017 BOB to SZL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0998 SZL

YEARLY LOW

1.7752 SZL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9188 SZL

2017 BOB to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BOB to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 2.0998. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1.7752.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3245 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9580 to the December average rate of 1.9015, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.0998 was down 13.83% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.4368, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,499 SZL

2016 Average 10,658 SZL

Yearly Trough Low 8,876 SZL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,622.65 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.0505

1.8378

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BOB 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 1.9062, compared to 1.9314 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0252 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9062

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9314

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.2171 SZL (High: 1.9923 / Low: 1.7752). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0562 SZL (High: 1.8807 / Low: 1.8245).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2171

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0562

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 0.1313 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1313

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 2.0328) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.0219), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0108 (+0.54%).

2017 Avg (November) 2.0328

2016 Avg (November) 2.0219

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9899	1.9234	1.9580
February	1.9436	1.8724	1.9083
March	1.9298	1.7995	1.8654
April	2.0118	1.8682	1.9416
May	1.9640	1.8477	1.9082
June	1.8807	1.8245	1.8555
July	1.9507	1.8540	1.8897
August	1.9377	1.8509	1.9014
September	1.9483	1.8382	1.8827
October	2.0487	1.9295	1.9799
November	2.0998	1.9633	2.0328
December	1.9923	1.7752	1.9015