2016 SCR to SZL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3102 SZL

YEARLY LOW

0.9931 SZL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1086 SZL

2016 SCR to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SCR to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 1.3102. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 10, dropping to 0.9931.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3172 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2448 to the December average rate of 1.0367, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.3102 was up 8.08% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.2123, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,551 SZL

2015 Average 4,814 SZL

Yearly Trough Low 4,965 SZL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,585.83 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.2656

1.0159

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 1.1618, compared to 1.0555 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1618

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0555

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.1690 SZL (High: 1.2108 / Low: 1.0418). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0558 SZL (High: 1.0648 / Low: 1.0089).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1690

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0558

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0684 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0684

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.2448) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.8315), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4133 (+49.71%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.2448

2015 Avg (January) 0.8315

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3102	1.1655	1.2448
February	1.2259	1.1057	1.1804
March	1.1912	1.0910	1.1564
April	1.1412	1.0187	1.0880
May	1.2108	1.0418	1.1490
June	1.2039	1.0922	1.1520
July	1.1333	1.0461	1.0945
August	1.0989	0.9931	1.0389
September	1.1147	1.0167	1.0626
October	1.0896	1.0234	1.0519
November	1.0908	0.9960	1.0482
December	1.0648	1.0089	1.0367