YEARLY HIGH
39.3138 AMD
YEARLY LOW
33.5960 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
36.2796 AMD

2017 SZL to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SZL to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 39.3138. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 33.5960.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.7178 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.8277 to the December average rate of 36.8317, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 39.3138 was up 9.50% compared to the 2016 peak of 35.9045, 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 196,569 AMD
2016 Average 163,860 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 167,980 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,589.11 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

37.8372
34.0411
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 36.6802, compared to 35.8790 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.6802
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.8790

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 4.0435 AMD (High: 39.3138 / Low: 35.2703). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3173 AMD (High: 38.0509 / Low: 36.7335).

December Spread (Volatile) ±4.0435
June Spread (Stable) ±1.3173

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 1.4861 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4861

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 36.8317) against the same month in 2016 (average: 34.7751), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0566 (+5.91%).

2017 Avg (December) 36.8317
2016 Avg (December) 34.7751

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 36.5649 35.1228 35.8277
February 37.6199 36.0561 36.8467
March 38.8124 36.1538 37.5208
April 37.4459 34.7595 36.0347
May 37.5670 35.5010 36.4847
June 38.0509 36.7335 37.3666
July 37.0149 35.5541 36.4284
August 37.0662 35.4179 36.1249
September 37.3025 35.2209 36.4181
October 36.1194 33.9374 35.1136
November 35.3722 33.5960 34.3574
December 39.3138 35.2703 36.8317