YEARLY HIGH
13.3233 DJF
YEARLY LOW
10.5449 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.1237 DJF

2016 SZL to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SZL to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 13.3233. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 10.5449.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7784 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.9244 to the December average rate of 12.8596, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 13.3233 was down 14.88% compared to the 2015 peak of 15.6525, 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 66,616 DJF
2015 Average 69,993 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 52,724 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,892.06 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

13.1076
10.7259
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to DJF 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 11.5501, compared to 12.6973 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1472 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.5501
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.6973

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 1.2695 DJF (High: 12.5286 / Low: 11.2591). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5270 DJF (High: 13.1745 / Low: 12.6475).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.2695
December Spread (Stable) ±0.5270

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 0.5479 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5479

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 12.7370) against the same month in 2015 (average: 12.5534), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1836 (+1.46%).

2016 Avg (November) 12.7370
2015 Avg (November) 12.5534

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.4723 10.5449 10.9244
February 11.6494 10.9932 11.2452
March 12.0077 11.2360 11.5641
April 12.5046 11.6608 12.1624
May 12.5286 11.2591 11.6145
June 12.3031 11.3605 11.7902
July 12.6973 12.0098 12.3171
August 13.2901 12.2939 12.9091
September 13.1204 12.1511 12.6086
October 13.1027 12.4363 12.7526
November 13.3233 12.2626 12.7370
December 13.1745 12.6475 12.8596