2015 SZL to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6098 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.4370 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5445 BOB

2015 SZL to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SZL to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 0.6098. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 0.4370.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1728 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5976 to the December average rate of 0.4592, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.6098 was down 8.96% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.6698, 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 3,049 BOB

2014 Average 3,188 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 2,185 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 863.85 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.6115

0.4454

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to BOB 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 0.5799, compared to 0.5091 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0708 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5799

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5091

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0442 BOB (High: 0.4812 / Low: 0.4370). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0178 BOB (High: 0.5861 / Low: 0.5683).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0442

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0178

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0289 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0289

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 0.5961) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.6292), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0330 (-5.25%).

2015 Avg (February) 0.5961

2014 Avg (February) 0.6292

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6085	0.5898	0.5976
February	0.6098	0.5864	0.5961
March	0.5929	0.5529	0.5721
April	0.5845	0.5656	0.5754
May	0.5861	0.5683	0.5771
June	0.5694	0.5485	0.5609
July	0.5637	0.5449	0.5543
August	0.5467	0.5195	0.5349
September	0.5191	0.4919	0.5061
October	0.5282	0.4960	0.5119
November	0.5018	0.4783	0.4881
December	0.4812	0.4370	0.4592