2017 SZL to GMD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 SZL to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the SZL to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 3.8769. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 3.1063.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7706 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2144 to the December average rate of 3.6213, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.8769 was up 20.76% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.2104, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SZL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.4057, compared to 3.4828 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0771 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.4241 GMD (High: 3.8769 / Low: 3.4528). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1297 GMD (High: 3.6351 / Low: 3.5054).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.1062 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 3.6213) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.0849), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5363 (+17.39%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.2877 | 3.1063 | 3.2144 |
| February | 3.4330 | 3.2380 | 3.3454 |
| March | 3.5838 | 3.3752 | 3.4649 |
| April | 3.4903 | 3.2485 | 3.3587 |
| May | 3.5772 | 3.3808 | 3.4799 |
| June | 3.6351 | 3.5054 | 3.5707 |
| July | 3.5890 | 3.4157 | 3.5044 |
| August | 3.5502 | 3.4161 | 3.4690 |
| September | 3.5891 | 3.3967 | 3.5039 |
| October | 3.5632 | 3.3322 | 3.4391 |
| November | 3.4733 | 3.2633 | 3.3589 |
| December | 3.8769 | 3.4528 | 3.6213 |