YEARLY HIGH
1.0063 SZL
YEARLY LOW
0.9895 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0001 SZL

2016 NAD to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NAD to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 1.0063. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 31, dropping to 0.9895.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0167 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0001 to the December average rate of 1.0007, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.0063 was up 0.30% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.0032, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,031 SZL
2015 Average 5,000 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 4,948 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 83.73 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.0009
0.9989
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 1.0001, compared to 1.0001 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0001
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0001

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0126 SZL (High: 1.0021 / Low: 0.9895). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 SZL (High: 1.0003 / Low: 0.9998).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0126
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.0007) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.9997), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+0.10%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.0007
2015 Avg (December) 0.9997

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0003 0.9998 1.0001
February 1.0048 0.9998 1.0005
March 1.0024 0.9975 1.0000
April 1.0022 0.9990 1.0001
May 1.0006 0.9983 1.0000
June 1.0014 0.9988 1.0002
July 1.0021 0.9991 1.0003
August 1.0021 0.9895 0.9990
September 1.0061 0.9983 1.0006
October 1.0016 0.9985 1.0000
November 1.0017 0.9975 0.9998
December 1.0063 0.9986 1.0007