2016 SZL to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

85.7032 CDF

YEARLY LOW

55.0950 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

66.1785 CDF

2016 SZL to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SZL to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 85.7032. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 55.0950.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.6082 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 56.9868 to the December average rate of 83.9337, the exchange rate registered a net change of 47.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 85.7032 was up 4.88% compared to the 2015 peak of 81.7166, 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 428,516 CDF

2015 Average 364,960 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 275,475 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 153,041.05 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

86.6284

54.2921

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SZL to CDF 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 60.4352, compared to 71.9218 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 11.4866 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 60.4352

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 71.9218

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 18.5569 CDF (High: 82.3160 / Low: 63.7592). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.4692 CDF (High: 60.9317 / Low: 57.4625).

November Spread (Volatile) ±18.5569

February Spread (Stable) ±3.4692

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 2.8463 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8463

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 83.9337) against the same month in 2015 (average: 61.6473), the exchange rate shifted by +22.2864 (+36.15%).

2016 Avg (December) 83.9337

2015 Avg (December) 61.6473

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	59.6921	55.0950	56.9868
February	60.9317	57.4625	58.7591
March	62.5888	58.5142	60.3320
April	65.3201	60.9707	63.5250
May	65.4704	58.6759	60.6787
June	66.5459	59.4063	62.3294
July	69.9851	64.0544	66.1137
August	73.5716	67.7668	71.0839
September	71.9278	66.9776	69.3790
October	71.7043	68.1632	69.7243
November	82.3160	63.7592	71.2959
December	85.7032	80.8743	83.9337