YEARLY HIGH
7.2187 SZL
YEARLY LOW
6.1251 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.6186 SZL

2017 BZD to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BZD to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 7.2187. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 6.1251.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0937 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.7409 to the December average rate of 6.5384, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 7.2187 was down 14.45% compared to the 2016 peak of 8.4376, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 36,094 SZL
2016 Average 36,776 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 30,625 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,468.31 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

7.0831
6.3510
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 6.5740, compared to 6.6633 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0893 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.5740
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.6633

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.7244 SZL (High: 6.8495 / Low: 6.1251). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1942 SZL (High: 6.5029 / Low: 6.3086).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.7244
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1942

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 0.4837 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4837

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 7.0221) against the same month in 2016 (average: 6.9902), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0319 (+0.46%).

2017 Avg (November) 7.0221
2016 Avg (November) 6.9902

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.8490 6.6069 6.7409
February 6.6979 6.4389 6.5703
March 6.6538 6.2044 6.4315
April 6.9364 6.4412 6.6940
May 6.7913 6.3885 6.5950
June 6.5029 6.3086 6.4120
July 6.7049 6.4150 6.5320
August 6.6955 6.4045 6.5733
September 6.7327 6.3609 6.5150
October 7.0585 6.6143 6.7989
November 7.2187 6.8028 7.0221
December 6.8495 6.1251 6.5384