YEARLY HIGH
14.4916 SZL
YEARLY LOW
3.9037 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.5611 SZL

2017 LTL to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LTL to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 14.4916. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 24, dropping to 3.9037.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.5879 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.2823 to the December average rate of 13.1452, the exchange rate registered a net change of 109.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 14.4916 was up 167.44% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.4187, 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 72,458 SZL
2016 Average 23,834 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 19,519 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52,939.43 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

15.1240
2.9878
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 9.7111, compared to 13.4112 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.7001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.7111
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.4112

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 9.7859 SZL (High: 13.9450 / Low: 4.1591). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2553 SZL (High: 4.1591 / Low: 3.9037).

April Spread (Volatile) ±9.7859
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2553

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 5.3188 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.3188

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 14.1127) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.4146), the exchange rate shifted by +9.6981 (+219.68%).

2017 Avg (November) 14.1127
2016 Avg (November) 4.4146

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.7171 4.1028 6.2823
February 13.4608 3.9598 9.3180
March 4.1591 3.9037 3.9991
April 13.9450 4.1591 12.5391
May 13.6802 12.8873 13.2508
June 13.0871 12.6825 12.8774
July 13.4759 12.8238 13.1363
August 13.4701 12.9781 13.2362
September 13.5648 12.8538 13.1447
October 14.2098 13.3364 13.6920
November 14.4916 13.6641 14.1127
December 13.7280 12.2934 13.1452