2017 SZL to BBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1627 BBD

YEARLY LOW

0.1380 BBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1504 BBD

2017 SZL to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SZL to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.1627. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 0.1380.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0247 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1477 to the December average rate of 0.1524, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1627 was up 8.42% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1501, 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 813 BBD

2016 Average 683 BBD

Yearly Trough Low 690 BBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 123.39 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1567

0.1404

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SZL to BBD 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 0.1515, compared to 0.1493 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) 0.1515

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1493

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0170 BBD (High: 0.1627 / Low: 0.1457). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 BBD (High: 0.1577 / Low: 0.1528).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0170

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

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 0.0063 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.1524) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1443), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0081 (+5.60%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.1524

2016 Avg (December) 0.1443

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1507	0.1451	0.1477
February	0.1545	0.1487	0.1514
March	0.1603	0.1492	0.1549
April	0.1546	0.1434	0.1486
May	0.1552	0.1462	0.1510
June	0.1577	0.1528	0.1553
July	0.1560	0.1484	0.1523
August	0.1541	0.1485	0.1511
September	0.1556	0.1474	0.1522
October	0.1500	0.1407	0.1461
November	0.1464	0.1380	0.1418
December	0.1627	0.1457	0.1524