YEARLY HIGH
0.6356 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.5383 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5860 HKD

2017 SZL to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SZL to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.6356. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 0.5383.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0972 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5726 to the December average rate of 0.5953, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6356 was up 9.24% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5818, 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 3,178 HKD
2016 Average 2,649 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 2,692 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 486.14 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6108
0.5480
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to HKD 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 0.5888, compared to 0.5832 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5888
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5832

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0667 HKD (High: 0.6356 / Low: 0.5688). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0190 HKD (High: 0.6149 / Low: 0.5960).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0667
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0190

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0244 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0244

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.5953) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5591), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0362 (+6.48%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.5953
2016 Avg (December) 0.5591

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5835 0.5631 0.5726
February 0.5995 0.5753 0.5877
March 0.6224 0.5796 0.6015
April 0.6013 0.5572 0.5775
May 0.6047 0.5690 0.5878
June 0.6149 0.5960 0.6056
July 0.6090 0.5797 0.5946
August 0.6030 0.5802 0.5910
September 0.6078 0.5758 0.5946
October 0.5855 0.5492 0.5703
November 0.5715 0.5383 0.5532
December 0.6356 0.5688 0.5953