YEARLY HIGH
1.0548 SZL
YEARLY LOW
0.8747 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9802 SZL

2017 SCR to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SCR to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1.0548. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.8747.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1801 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0129 to the December average rate of 0.9439, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0548 was down 19.50% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.3102, 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 5,274 SZL
2016 Average 5,542 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 4,374 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 900.33 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0289
0.9362
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 0.9813, compared to 0.9791 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9813
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9791

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.1483 SZL (High: 1.0231 / Low: 0.8747). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0466 SZL (High: 1.0158 / Low: 0.9692).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1483
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0466

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 0.0773 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0773

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.0129) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.2448), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2319 (-18.63%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.0129
2016 Avg (January) 1.2448

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0548 0.9806 1.0129
February 1.0164 0.9530 0.9820
March 1.0011 0.9142 0.9594
April 1.0489 0.9533 0.9993
May 1.0160 0.9405 0.9784
June 0.9805 0.9207 0.9561
July 1.0231 0.9403 0.9705
August 1.0209 0.9550 0.9751
September 0.9886 0.9349 0.9645
October 1.0158 0.9692 0.9994
November 1.0520 0.9797 1.0212
December 1.0231 0.8747 0.9439