YEARLY HIGH
10.6079 SZL
YEARLY LOW
8.7903 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.5605 SZL

2017 LYD to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LYD to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 10.6079. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 8.7903.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8176 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.4691 to the December average rate of 9.6292, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 10.6079 was down 12.66% compared to the 2016 peak of 12.1458, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 53,040 SZL
2016 Average 53,267 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 43,952 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,088.01 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

10.4564
8.9334
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 9.3245, compared to 9.7966 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4721 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.3245
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.7966

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 1.0293 SZL (High: 10.0772 / Low: 9.0479). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2255 SZL (High: 9.5667 / Low: 9.3411).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.0293
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2255

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 0.7003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 10.3294) against the same month in 2016 (average: 9.9062), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4233 (+4.27%).

2017 Avg (November) 10.3294
2016 Avg (November) 9.9062

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.5667 9.3411 9.4691
February 9.4587 9.0602 9.2657
March 9.4135 8.7903 9.0603
April 9.7860 9.1680 9.4869
May 9.6677 9.2028 9.4374
June 9.3430 9.0589 9.2274
July 9.6615 9.3295 9.4929
August 9.8758 9.4688 9.6824
September 9.9301 9.4266 9.6460
October 10.3665 9.7613 9.9997
November 10.6079 10.0408 10.3294
December 10.0772 9.0479 9.6292