2017 BTN to SZL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2263 SZL

YEARLY LOW

0.1907 SZL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2046 SZL

2017 BTN to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BTN to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 0.2263. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 0.1907.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0355 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1990 to the December average rate of 0.2046, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2263 was down 9.26% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2493, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,131 SZL

2016 Average 1,094 SZL

Yearly Trough Low 954 SZL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 177.64 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2198

0.1937

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 0.2010, compared to 0.2082 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0072 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2010

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2082

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0232 SZL (High: 0.2263 / Low: 0.2030). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0061 SZL (High: 0.2031 / Low: 0.1970).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0232

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0061

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 0.0131 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0131

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.2088) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2054), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0034 (+1.66%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.2088

2016 Avg (August) 0.2054

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2023	0.1952	0.1990
February	0.2005	0.1936	0.1969
March	0.2067	0.1907	0.1959
April	0.2160	0.2004	0.2086
May	0.2125	0.1991	0.2057
June	0.2031	0.1970	0.1998
July	0.2088	0.1993	0.2038
August	0.2263	0.2030	0.2088
September	0.2072	0.2005	0.2041
October	0.2189	0.2052	0.2103
November	0.2218	0.2126	0.2176
December	0.2130	0.1925	0.2046