YEARLY HIGH
0.0810 SZL
YEARLY LOW
0.0688 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0745 SZL

2017 DJF to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the DJF to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 0.0810. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.0688.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0121 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0758 to the December average rate of 0.0735, 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 0.0810 was down 14.60% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0948, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 405 SZL
2016 Average 414 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 344 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 60.72 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0796
0.0713
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 0.0739, compared to 0.0750 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0739
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0750

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0080 SZL (High: 0.0769 / Low: 0.0688). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 SZL (High: 0.0731 / Low: 0.0710).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0080
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

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 0.0054 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.0789) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0786), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+0.43%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.0789
2016 Avg (November) 0.0786

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0775 0.0743 0.0758
February 0.0754 0.0723 0.0738
March 0.0749 0.0697 0.0722
April 0.0779 0.0724 0.0753
May 0.0765 0.0721 0.0741
June 0.0731 0.0710 0.0720
July 0.0754 0.0717 0.0735
August 0.0753 0.0726 0.0741
September 0.0759 0.0719 0.0735
October 0.0795 0.0747 0.0766
November 0.0810 0.0764 0.0789
December 0.0769 0.0688 0.0735