YEARLY HIGH
676.4605 LAK
YEARLY LOW
574.2558 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
617.9374 LAK

2017 SZL to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SZL to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 676.4605. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 574.2558.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 102.2047 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 599.2492 to the December average rate of 634.0195, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 676.4605 was up 10.78% compared to the 2016 peak of 610.6427, 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 3,382,303 LAK
2016 Average 2,770,704 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 2,871,279 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 511,023.60 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

642.2592
584.7075
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to LAK 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 616.8084, compared to 619.0664 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.2580 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 616.8084
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 619.0664

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 71.6882 LAK (High: 676.4605 / Low: 604.7723). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 25.0783 LAK (High: 613.6099 / Low: 588.5316).

December Spread (Volatile) ±71.6882
January Spread (Stable) ±25.0783

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 24.5989 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -24.5989

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 634.0195) against the same month in 2016 (average: 587.9072), the exchange rate shifted by +46.1122 (+7.84%).

2017 Avg (December) 634.0195
2016 Avg (December) 587.9072

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 613.6099 588.5316 599.2492
February 633.5776 594.1183 615.8141
March 658.2904 610.7314 629.2673
April 626.4434 581.2148 604.6684
May 636.9285 589.6350 614.3880
June 648.9257 621.8751 637.4632
July 639.9084 609.1932 626.5919
August 639.5841 613.6115 625.4596
September 645.9253 612.0692 631.6868
October 622.1150 586.8084 607.1370
November 606.6951 574.2558 589.5035
December 676.4605 604.7723 634.0195