YEARLY HIGH
14.5257 DJF
YEARLY LOW
12.3475 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.4443 DJF

2017 SZL to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SZL to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 14.5257. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 12.3475.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1782 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.1922 to the December average rate of 13.6199, 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 14.5257 was up 9.02% compared to the 2016 peak of 13.3233, 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 72,628 DJF
2016 Average 60,632 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 61,737 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,891.02 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

14.0061
12.5561
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 13.5448, compared to 13.3438 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.5448
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.3438

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 1.5151 DJF (High: 14.5257 / Low: 13.0106). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4126 DJF (High: 14.0879 / Low: 13.6753).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.5151
June Spread (Stable) ±0.4126

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.5750 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5750

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 13.6199) against the same month in 2016 (average: 12.8596), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7603 (+5.91%).

2017 Avg (December) 13.6199
2016 Avg (December) 12.8596

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.4577 12.9038 13.1922
February 13.8254 13.2692 13.5501
March 14.3424 13.3493 13.8576
April 13.8196 12.8304 13.2826
May 13.8730 13.0787 13.5011
June 14.0879 13.6753 13.8853
July 13.9561 13.2623 13.6086
August 13.7828 13.2785 13.4890
September 13.9079 13.1790 13.6021
October 13.3896 12.5807 13.0661
November 13.0832 12.3475 12.6769
December 14.5257 13.0106 13.6199