2017 SBD to SZL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8596 SZL

YEARLY LOW

1.5823 SZL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.7042 SZL

2017 SBD to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SBD to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 1.8596. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 1.5823.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2773 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7244 to the December average rate of 1.6905, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.8596 was down 9.84% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.0624, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,298 SZL

2016 Average 9,287 SZL

Yearly Trough Low 7,912 SZL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,386.44 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.8194

1.6179

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SBD 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 1.6871, compared to 1.7212 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0341 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6871

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7212

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.1845 SZL (High: 1.7668 / Low: 1.5823). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0524 SZL (High: 1.7449 / Low: 1.6925).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1845

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0524

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 0.1121 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1121

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 1.8026) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.7683), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0344 (+1.94%).

2017 Avg (November) 1.8026

2016 Avg (November) 1.7683

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7449	1.6925	1.7244
February	1.7335	1.6641	1.6970
March	1.7272	1.6048	1.6620
April	1.7937	1.6500	1.7224
May	1.7412	1.6338	1.6820
June	1.6690	1.6060	1.6347
July	1.7189	1.6424	1.6786
August	1.7527	1.6645	1.7097
September	1.7381	1.6613	1.6930
October	1.8199	1.7086	1.7530
November	1.8596	1.7420	1.8026
December	1.7668	1.5823	1.6905