YEARLY HIGH
35.9045 AMD
YEARLY LOW
28.7946 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
32.7679 AMD

2016 SZL to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SZL to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 35.9045. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 28.7946.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.1099 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.8482 to the December average rate of 34.7751, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 35.9045 was down 14.61% compared to the 2015 peak of 42.0496, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 179,523 AMD
2015 Average 188,214 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 143,973 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,549.55 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

35.2678
29.3555
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to AMD 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 31.4527, compared to 34.0830 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.6302 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.4527
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.0830

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 3.5186 AMD (High: 33.7766 / Low: 30.2580). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5728 AMD (High: 35.6554 / Low: 34.0826).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.5186
December Spread (Stable) ±1.5728

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.6483 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6483

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 34.2190) against the same month in 2015 (average: 33.8998), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3192 (+0.94%).

2016 Avg (November) 34.2190
2015 Avg (November) 33.8998

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 31.2382 28.7946 29.8482
February 32.4599 30.2793 31.2590
March 32.4970 30.9012 31.6855
April 33.7753 31.6412 32.9455
May 33.7766 30.2580 31.2972
June 33.0039 30.5357 31.6809
July 34.1201 32.3098 33.1017
August 35.6903 32.8761 34.6068
September 34.9457 32.4947 33.6894
October 35.0219 33.2644 34.1058
November 35.9045 33.0607 34.2190
December 35.6554 34.0826 34.7751