YEARLY HIGH
19.0547 SZL
YEARLY LOW
15.5744 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.1555 SZL

2017 FKP to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the FKP to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 19.0547. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 24, dropping to 15.5744.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4804 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.7277 to the December average rate of 17.6213, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 19.0547 was down 21.37% compared to the 2016 peak of 24.2323, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 95,274 SZL
2016 Average 99,900 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 77,872 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,401.81 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

18.9304
15.6661
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 16.6278, compared to 17.6832 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0554 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.6278
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.6832

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 1.9456 SZL (High: 18.5197 / Low: 16.5741). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7458 SZL (High: 17.5258 / Low: 16.7800).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.9456
August Spread (Stable) ±0.7458

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.0370 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0370

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 18.6583) against the same month in 2016 (average: 17.4123), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2460 (+7.16%).

2017 Avg (November) 18.6583
2016 Avg (November) 17.4123

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.9888 16.2329 16.7277
February 17.0760 16.1244 16.4788
March 16.8174 15.5744 15.9381
April 17.3246 16.5291 17.0200
May 17.7140 16.5139 17.1218
June 16.9957 16.1752 16.4803
July 17.4321 16.6262 17.0886
August 17.5258 16.7800 17.1500
September 18.2172 16.7561 17.5087
October 18.7307 17.6752 18.0725
November 19.0547 18.2068 18.6583
December 18.5197 16.5741 17.6213