YEARLY HIGH
0.0642 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0525 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0584 GBP

2017 SZL to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SZL to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 0.0642. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.0525.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0117 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0598 to the December average rate of 0.0568, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0642 was up 5.89% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0606, 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 321 GBP
2016 Average 254 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 262 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 58.64 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0637
0.0527
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to GBP 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 0.0602, compared to 0.0566 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0602
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0566

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0063 GBP (High: 0.0603 / Low: 0.0540). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 GBP (High: 0.0549 / Low: 0.0525).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0063
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

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 0.0040 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.0628) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0456), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0171 (+37.53%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.0628
2016 Avg (March) 0.0456

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0616 0.0589 0.0598
February 0.0620 0.0586 0.0607
March 0.0642 0.0595 0.0628
April 0.0605 0.0577 0.0588
May 0.0606 0.0565 0.0584
June 0.0618 0.0588 0.0607
July 0.0601 0.0574 0.0585
August 0.0596 0.0571 0.0583
September 0.0597 0.0549 0.0572
October 0.0566 0.0534 0.0553
November 0.0549 0.0525 0.0536
December 0.0603 0.0540 0.0568