2016 SZL to GMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.2104 GMD

YEARLY LOW

2.3532 GMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.8683 GMD

2016 SZL to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SZL to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 3.2104. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 2.3532.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8572 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4288 to the December average rate of 3.0849, the exchange rate registered a net change of 27.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.2104 was down 16.27% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.8345, 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 16,052 GMD

2015 Average 16,279 GMD

Yearly Trough Low 11,766 GMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,286.08 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3.1723

2.3612

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to GMD 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 2.6864, compared to 3.0502 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3638 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6864

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0502

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.3934 GMD (High: 2.8870 / Low: 2.4936). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1408 GMD (High: 2.5842 / Low: 2.4434).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3934

February Spread (Stable) ±0.1408

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 0.1242 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1242

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 3.1047) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.0830), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0217 (+0.70%).

2016 Avg (August) 3.1047

2015 Avg (August) 3.0830

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.5497	2.3532	2.4288
February	2.5842	2.4434	2.4982
March	2.8870	2.4936	2.6439
April	2.9983	2.8007	2.9201
May	3.0019	2.7050	2.7959
June	2.9701	2.7284	2.8313
July	3.0519	2.8775	2.9651
August	3.2104	2.9492	3.1047
September	3.1473	2.9160	3.0280
October	3.1498	2.9785	3.0629
November	3.1984	2.9461	3.0556
December	3.1643	3.0175	3.0849