YEARLY HIGH
5.4187 SZL
YEARLY LOW
4.1328 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.7682 SZL

2016 LTL to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LTL to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 5.4187. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 4.1328.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2859 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.2326 to the December average rate of 4.2358, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 5.4187 was up 6.14% compared to the 2015 peak of 5.1055, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 27,094 SZL
2015 Average 21,108 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 20,664 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,429.63 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

5.3323
4.1361
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 5.0401, compared to 4.4963 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5438 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.0401
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4963

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.4703 SZL (High: 5.1815 / Low: 4.7112). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1946 SZL (High: 4.3274 / Low: 4.1328).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4703
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1946

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2873 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2873

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 5.2326) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.9339), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2987 (+33.01%).

2016 Avg (January) 5.2326
2015 Avg (January) 3.9339

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.4187 4.9805 5.2326
February 5.2543 4.9404 5.1511
March 5.1400 4.8975 5.0147
April 5.0454 4.7068 4.8326
May 5.1815 4.7112 5.0536
June 5.1400 4.7718 4.9560
July 4.7971 4.5415 4.6686
August 4.7447 4.3404 4.5022
September 4.8019 4.4554 4.6292
October 4.6767 4.3812 4.5273
November 4.6148 4.2618 4.4146
December 4.3274 4.1328 4.2358