2017 SZL to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0158 LSL

YEARLY LOW

0.9844 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9999 LSL

2017 SZL to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SZL to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 1.0158. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 13, dropping to 0.9844.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0313 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9993 to the December average rate of 1.0002, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0158 was up 0.89% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0068, 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 5,079 LSL

2016 Average 5,000 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 4,922 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 156.66 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0008

0.9985

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to LSL 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 0.9999, compared to 1.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9999

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0249 LSL (High: 1.0094 / Low: 0.9844). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0059 LSL (High: 1.0022 / Low: 0.9964).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0249

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0059

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 1.0004) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.0006), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.02%).

2017 Avg (October) 1.0004

2016 Avg (October) 1.0006

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0029	0.9916	0.9993
February	1.0067	0.9959	1.0006
March	1.0026	0.9944	0.9993
April	1.0155	0.9932	1.0001
May	1.0029	0.9966	0.9997
June	1.0109	0.9971	1.0004
July	1.0094	0.9844	0.9987
August	1.0049	0.9978	1.0002
September	1.0090	0.9954	1.0006
October	1.0158	0.9987	1.0004
November	1.0022	0.9964	0.9998
December	1.0067	0.9920	1.0002