YEARLY HIGH
0.1050 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.0906 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0981 AUD

2017 SZL to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SZL to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 25, valuing the pair at 0.1050. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 0.0906.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0144 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0990 to the December average rate of 0.0995, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1050 was up 3.54% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1015, 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 525 AUD
2016 Average 459 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 453 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 72.15 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1038
0.0920
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to AUD 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 0.1004, compared to 0.0958 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1004
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0958

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0086 AUD (High: 0.1043 / Low: 0.0957). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 AUD (High: 0.0970 / Low: 0.0939).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0086
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0052 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0052

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.1016) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0867), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0150 (+17.27%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.1016
2016 Avg (March) 0.0867

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1014 0.0973 0.0990
February 0.1007 0.0974 0.0988
March 0.1050 0.0978 0.1016
April 0.1023 0.0955 0.0985
May 0.1043 0.0995 0.1016
June 0.1049 0.0997 0.1028
July 0.0997 0.0960 0.0976
August 0.0970 0.0939 0.0955
September 0.0971 0.0939 0.0955
October 0.0956 0.0917 0.0938
November 0.0967 0.0906 0.0930
December 0.1043 0.0957 0.0995