YEARLY HIGH
0.8218 SZL
YEARLY LOW
0.6703 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7394 SZL

2016 MDL to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MDL to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 0.8218. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 0.6703.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1515 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8006 to the December average rate of 0.6898, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.8218 was up 2.86% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.7989, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,109 SZL
2015 Average 3,402 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 3,351 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 757.43 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.8116
0.6787
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 0.7742, compared to 0.7046 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0695 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7742
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7046

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0754 SZL (High: 0.7952 / Low: 0.7199). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0340 SZL (High: 0.7042 / Low: 0.6703).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0754
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0340

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 0.0344 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0344

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.8006) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6964), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1042 (+14.96%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.8006
2015 Avg (January) 0.6964

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8218 0.7794 0.8006
February 0.8031 0.7603 0.7873
March 0.8017 0.7578 0.7775
April 0.7772 0.7202 0.7441
May 0.7952 0.7199 0.7728
June 0.7873 0.7315 0.7628
July 0.7476 0.7076 0.7283
August 0.7323 0.6775 0.6973
September 0.7402 0.6874 0.7134
October 0.7229 0.6783 0.7017
November 0.7196 0.6731 0.6973
December 0.7042 0.6703 0.6898