YEARLY HIGH
0.1633 BZD
YEARLY LOW
0.1385 BZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1512 BZD

2017 SZL to BZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SZL to BZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.1633. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 0.1385.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0247 BZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1484 to the December average rate of 0.1532, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1633 was up 8.78% 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 816 BZD
2016 Average 682 BZD
Yearly Trough Low 693 BZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 123.67 BZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1573
0.1411
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to BZD 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 0.1522, compared to 0.1503 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1522
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1503

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0173 BZD (High: 0.1633 / Low: 0.1460). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0047 BZD (High: 0.1585 / Low: 0.1538).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0173
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0047

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 0.0064 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.1532) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1445), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0087 (+6.00%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.1532
2016 Avg (December) 0.1445

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1514 0.1460 0.1484
February 0.1553 0.1493 0.1522
March 0.1612 0.1503 0.1556
April 0.1553 0.1442 0.1494
May 0.1565 0.1472 0.1517
June 0.1585 0.1538 0.1560
July 0.1559 0.1491 0.1531
August 0.1561 0.1494 0.1522
September 0.1572 0.1485 0.1535
October 0.1512 0.1417 0.1471
November 0.1470 0.1385 0.1424
December 0.1633 0.1460 0.1532