YEARLY HIGH
1.3372 ZMK
YEARLY LOW
0.9296 ZMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1186 ZMK

2016 SLL to ZMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SLL to ZMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 1.3372. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 1, dropping to 0.9296.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4076 ZMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2661 to the December average rate of 0.9497, the exchange rate registered a net change of -24.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.3372 was down 4.68% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.4028, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,686 ZMK
2015 Average 6,358 ZMK
Yearly Trough Low 4,648 ZMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,038.04 ZMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.3707
0.8928
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL to ZMK 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 1.2957, compared to 0.9414 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3542 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2957
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9414

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.3292 ZMK (High: 1.3347 / Low: 1.0055). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0087 ZMK (High: 0.9433 / Low: 0.9345).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.3292
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0087

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.3237 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3237

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 1.3308) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.2140), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1169 (+9.63%).

2016 Avg (May) 1.3308
2015 Avg (May) 1.2140

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2744 1.2508 1.2661
February 1.2884 1.2720 1.2823
March 1.3151 1.2890 1.2984
April 1.3324 1.3148 1.3242
May 1.3372 1.3274 1.3308
June 1.3347 1.0055 1.2722
July 0.9563 0.9406 0.9484
August 0.9568 0.9337 0.9447
September 0.9443 0.9296 0.9326
October 0.9389 0.9296 0.9344
November 0.9433 0.9345 0.9389
December 0.9566 0.9432 0.9497