YEARLY HIGH
5.0073 INR
YEARLY LOW
4.0103 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.5831 INR

2016 SZL to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SZL to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 5.0073. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 4.0103.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9970 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1362 to the December average rate of 4.8863, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 5.0073 was down 8.20% compared to the 2015 peak of 5.4543, 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 25,036 INR
2015 Average 25,224 INR
Yearly Trough Low 20,052 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,984.82 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.9613
4.0611
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to INR 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 4.3667, compared to 4.7995 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4328 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3667
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7995

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.4281 INR (High: 4.6805 / Low: 4.2524). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2107 INR (High: 4.9990 / Low: 4.7883).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4281
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2107

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 0.1723 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1723

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 4.8718) against the same month in 2015 (average: 5.0476), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1757 (-3.48%).

2016 Avg (August) 4.8718
2015 Avg (August) 5.0476

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.2778 4.0103 4.1362
February 4.4973 4.2045 4.3207
March 4.4743 4.2569 4.3548
April 4.6718 4.3739 4.5495
May 4.6805 4.2524 4.3772
June 4.6683 4.3086 4.4616
July 4.7874 4.5667 4.6643
August 5.0073 4.6399 4.8718
September 4.9120 4.5787 4.7438
October 4.9180 4.6711 4.7897
November 4.9830 4.6949 4.8409
December 4.9990 4.7883 4.8863