YEARLY HIGH
0.8209 SZL
YEARLY LOW
0.6389 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7235 SZL

2017 MDL to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MDL to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 0.8209. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 0.6389.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1821 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6753 to the December average rate of 0.7652, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.8209 was down 0.10% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.8218, 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 4,105 SZL
2016 Average 3,696 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 3,194 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 910.31 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.8226
0.6411
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 0.6855, compared to 0.7615 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0761 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6855
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7615

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0792 SZL (High: 0.7981 / Low: 0.7190). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0242 SZL (High: 0.7221 / Low: 0.6979).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0792
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0242

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0423 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0423

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.8074) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6973), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1101 (+15.79%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.8074
2016 Avg (November) 0.6973

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6896 0.6645 0.6753
February 0.6783 0.6472 0.6623
March 0.6896 0.6389 0.6562
April 0.7210 0.6709 0.6971
May 0.7284 0.6915 0.7145
June 0.7221 0.6979 0.7073
July 0.7441 0.7081 0.7255
August 0.7541 0.7281 0.7408
September 0.7712 0.7229 0.7440
October 0.8208 0.7666 0.7863
November 0.8209 0.7909 0.8074
December 0.7981 0.7190 0.7652