YEARLY HIGH
9.1678 JPY
YEARLY LOW
7.7961 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.4313 JPY

2017 SZL to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SZL to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 9.1678. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 7.7961.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3717 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.4901 to the December average rate of 8.6049, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 9.1678 was up 7.37% compared to the 2016 peak of 8.5383, 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 45,839 JPY
2016 Average 37,049 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 38,980 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,858.56 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

8.8252
7.9202
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to JPY 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 8.5097, compared to 8.3529 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1567 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.5097
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.3529

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 1.0002 JPY (High: 9.1678 / Low: 8.1676). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2218 JPY (High: 8.5148 / Low: 8.2930).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.0002
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2218

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.5682 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5682

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 8.6049) against the same month in 2016 (average: 8.3620), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2428 (+2.90%).

2017 Avg (December) 8.6049
2016 Avg (December) 8.3620

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.6525 8.3563 8.4901
February 8.7124 8.3573 8.5568
March 8.9160 8.3074 8.7498
April 8.5366 7.9122 8.1815
May 8.6668 8.3114 8.4680
June 8.7698 8.5076 8.6117
July 8.7252 8.4224 8.5479
August 8.4859 8.1350 8.2942
September 8.5148 8.2930 8.4248
October 8.4119 7.9997 8.2502
November 8.2151 7.7961 7.9956
December 9.1678 8.1676 8.6049