2017 SZL to LRD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 SZL to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the SZL to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 10.2087. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 6.6244.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5844 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.9132 to the December average rate of 9.5616, the exchange rate registered a net change of 38.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 10.2087 was up 43.85% compared to the 2016 peak of 7.0969, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SZL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
SZL to LRD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 7.1211, compared to 8.5644 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4434 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 2.0798 LRD (High: 8.8669 / Low: 6.7871). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2550 LRD (High: 7.4219 / Low: 7.1669).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.2798 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 9.5616) against the same month in 2016 (average: 6.6255), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9361 (+44.32%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.1194 | 6.6244 | 6.9132 |
| February | 7.3062 | 6.9694 | 7.1359 |
| March | 7.5521 | 7.0111 | 7.2784 |
| April | 7.3050 | 6.7764 | 6.9985 |
| May | 7.2937 | 6.8796 | 7.1065 |
| June | 7.4219 | 7.1669 | 7.2941 |
| July | 7.3298 | 6.9083 | 7.0609 |
| August | 8.8669 | 6.7871 | 8.4905 |
| September | 9.1035 | 8.6732 | 8.8955 |
| October | 8.8632 | 8.3674 | 8.6457 |
| November | 9.1591 | 8.4058 | 8.7324 |
| December | 10.2087 | 9.1418 | 9.5616 |