YEARLY HIGH
1.4919 MDL
YEARLY LOW
1.2169 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3565 MDL

2016 SZL to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SZL to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 1.4919. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 1.2169.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2750 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2494 to the December average rate of 1.4499, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.4919 was down 8.54% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.6312, 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 7,460 MDL
2015 Average 7,368 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 6,084 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,375.13 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.4699
1.2294
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to MDL 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 1.2928, compared to 1.4201 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1273 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2928
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4201

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.1316 MDL (High: 1.3891 / Low: 1.2575). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0662 MDL (High: 1.2831 / Low: 1.2169).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1316
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0662

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 0.0497 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0497

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.4499) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.3118), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1380 (+10.52%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.4499
2015 Avg (December) 1.3118

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2831 1.2169 1.2494
February 1.3153 1.2452 1.2705
March 1.3196 1.2474 1.2864
April 1.3885 1.2867 1.3445
May 1.3891 1.2575 1.2948
June 1.3670 1.2701 1.3113
July 1.4132 1.3376 1.3733
August 1.4760 1.3655 1.4349
September 1.4549 1.3509 1.4025
October 1.4742 1.3834 1.4255
November 1.4856 1.3896 1.4346
December 1.4919 1.4200 1.4499