YEARLY HIGH
6.9688 SZL
YEARLY LOW
5.9797 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.4646 SZL

2017 FJD to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the FJD to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 6.9688. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 5.9797.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9891 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.5060 to the December average rate of 6.3647, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 6.9688 was down 10.55% compared to the 2016 peak of 7.7905, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 34,844 SZL
2016 Average 35,226 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 29,898 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,945.55 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

6.8677
6.1585
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 6.3622, compared to 6.5670 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.3622
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.5670

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.6466 SZL (High: 6.6263 / Low: 5.9797). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1813 SZL (High: 6.5940 / Low: 6.4127).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.6466
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1813

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 0.4438 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4438

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 6.8086) against the same month in 2016 (average: 6.7423), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0663 (+0.98%).

2017 Avg (November) 6.8086
2016 Avg (November) 6.7423

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.5940 6.4127 6.5060
February 6.5494 6.2718 6.4165
March 6.4256 6.0359 6.2176
April 6.6547 6.2104 6.4621
May 6.4839 6.1783 6.3246
June 6.4019 6.1061 6.2463
July 6.5743 6.3519 6.4671
August 6.7231 6.4013 6.5605
September 6.6546 6.3730 6.5154
October 6.8774 6.5293 6.6854
November 6.9688 6.5641 6.8086
December 6.6263 5.9797 6.3647