2017 HTG to SZL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2279 SZL

YEARLY LOW

0.1811 SZL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2051 SZL

2017 HTG to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HTG to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 0.2279. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 0.1811.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0468 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2028 to the December average rate of 0.2058, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2279 was down 21.48% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2902, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,139 SZL

2016 Average 1,170 SZL

Yearly Trough Low 905 SZL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 234.11 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2259

0.1897

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.1980, compared to 0.2122 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0142 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1980

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2122

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0267 SZL (High: 0.2214 / Low: 0.1947). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0079 SZL (High: 0.2019 / Low: 0.1939).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0267

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0079

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 0.0171 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0171

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.2229) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2156), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0073 (+3.38%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.2229

2016 Avg (November) 0.2156

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2077	0.1965	0.2028
February	0.2019	0.1939	0.1974
March	0.1999	0.1811	0.1933
April	0.2040	0.1896	0.1968
May	0.1979	0.1873	0.1928
June	0.2113	0.1875	0.2048
July	0.2170	0.2072	0.2113
August	0.2214	0.1947	0.2084
September	0.2152	0.2034	0.2081
October	0.2254	0.2106	0.2165
November	0.2279	0.2148	0.2229
December	0.2180	0.1924	0.2058