YEARLY HIGH
0.1071 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0879 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0976 CAD

2017 SZL to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SZL to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 25, valuing the pair at 0.1071. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 0.0879.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0192 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0975 to the December average rate of 0.0972, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1071 was up 7.24% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0999, 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 536 CAD
2016 Average 452 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 439 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 96.21 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1050
0.0891
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 0.1010, compared to 0.0942 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0069 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1010
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0942

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0099 CAD (High: 0.1023 / Low: 0.0924). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 CAD (High: 0.0984 / Low: 0.0965).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0099
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0067 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.1037) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0860), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0176 (+20.50%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.1037
2016 Avg (March) 0.0860

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0984 0.0965 0.0975
February 0.1020 0.0967 0.0992
March 0.1071 0.0994 0.1037
April 0.1047 0.0955 0.0998
May 0.1046 0.1002 0.1026
June 0.1059 0.0994 0.1034
July 0.0995 0.0949 0.0967
August 0.0964 0.0942 0.0952
September 0.0958 0.0917 0.0936
October 0.0939 0.0902 0.0920
November 0.0942 0.0879 0.0904
December 0.1023 0.0924 0.0972