2016 SZL to GNF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

689.4750 GNF

YEARLY LOW

457.5630 GNF

YEARLY AVERAGE

573.0022 GNF

2016 SZL to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SZL to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 689.4750. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 457.5630.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 231.9120 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 475.6209 to the December average rate of 668.6026, the exchange rate registered a net change of 40.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 689.4750 was up 8.32% compared to the 2015 peak of 636.5369, 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 3,447,375 GNF

2015 Average 2,891,662 GNF

Yearly Trough Low 2,287,815 GNF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,159,559.75 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

687.9008

456.3227

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to GNF 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 496.1336, compared to 649.8709 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 153.7373 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 496.1336

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 649.8709

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 127.2049 GNF (High: 597.3879 / Low: 470.1831). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 26.1583 GNF (High: 503.5704 / Low: 477.4121).

June Spread (Volatile) ±127.2049

February Spread (Stable) ±26.1583

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 35.1113 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -35.1113

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 668.6026) against the same month in 2015 (average: 513.6867), the exchange rate shifted by +154.9159 (+30.16%).

2016 Avg (December) 668.6026

2015 Avg (December) 513.6867

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	499.4329	457.5630	475.6209
February	503.5704	477.4121	487.3315
March	513.0169	482.4534	495.6666
April	532.7132	498.7187	519.0886
May	531.9771	465.9543	483.9773
June	597.3879	470.1831	515.1167
July	641.9884	596.7676	621.7059
August	679.0041	625.9215	658.2878
September	670.4614	619.0857	645.6921
October	670.5210	636.5660	652.1216
November	684.9331	625.0483	652.8151
December	689.4750	651.8623	668.6026