2017 SZL to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5633 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.4762 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5217 BOB

2017 SZL to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SZL to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.5633. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 0.4762.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0871 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5108 to the December average rate of 0.5267, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5633 was up 8.44% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5195, 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 2,817 BOB

2016 Average 2,354 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 2,381 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 435.31 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5437

0.4874

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 0.5249, compared to 0.5184 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5249

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5184

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0614 BOB (High: 0.5633 / Low: 0.5019). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0164 BOB (High: 0.5481 / Low: 0.5317).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0614

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0164

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0261 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0261

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.5267) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4987), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0280 (+5.61%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.5267

2016 Avg (December) 0.4987

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5199	0.5025	0.5108
February	0.5341	0.5145	0.5241
March	0.5557	0.5182	0.5363
April	0.5353	0.4971	0.5152
May	0.5412	0.5092	0.5242
June	0.5481	0.5317	0.5390
July	0.5394	0.5126	0.5293
August	0.5403	0.5161	0.5260
September	0.5440	0.5133	0.5313
October	0.5183	0.4881	0.5052
November	0.5094	0.4762	0.4921
December	0.5633	0.5019	0.5267