2016 SZL to CAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0999 CAD

YEARLY LOW

0.0826 CAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0904 CAD

2016 SZL to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SZL to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 0.0999. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 0.0826.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0173 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0872 to the December average rate of 0.0962, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0999 was down 9.08% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1099, 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 499 CAD

2015 Average 502 CAD

Yearly Trough Low 413 CAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 86.33 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0974

0.0835

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to CAD 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 0.0864, compared to 0.0943 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0079 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0864

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0943

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was September, with a trading range of 0.0081 CAD (High: 0.0975 / Low: 0.0894). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 CAD (High: 0.0889 / Low: 0.0863).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0081

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.0963) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0939), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0024 (+2.57%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.0963

2015 Avg (November) 0.0939

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0896	0.0853	0.0872
February	0.0904	0.0840	0.0873
March	0.0877	0.0837	0.0860
April	0.0889	0.0863	0.0878
May	0.0885	0.0826	0.0846
June	0.0885	0.0836	0.0855
July	0.0935	0.0877	0.0905
August	0.0980	0.0907	0.0946
September	0.0975	0.0894	0.0930
October	0.0989	0.0923	0.0951
November	0.0999	0.0932	0.0963
December	0.0989	0.0945	0.0962