YEARLY HIGH
1.5653 MDL
YEARLY LOW
1.2182 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3881 MDL

2017 SZL to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SZL to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 1.5653. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 1.2182.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3472 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4809 to the December average rate of 1.3087, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.5653 was up 4.92% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.4919, 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 7,827 MDL
2016 Average 6,784 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 6,091 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,735.75 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.5529
1.2100
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 1.4607, compared to 1.3155 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1452 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4607
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3155

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.1380 MDL (High: 1.3909 / Low: 1.2529). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0463 MDL (High: 1.2644 / Low: 1.2182).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1380
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0463

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 0.0892 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0892

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 1.5243) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.2864), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2380 (+18.50%).

2017 Avg (March) 1.5243
2016 Avg (March) 1.2864

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5049 1.4502 1.4809
February 1.5452 1.4744 1.5103
March 1.5653 1.4500 1.5243
April 1.4905 1.3869 1.4351
May 1.4461 1.3729 1.3997
June 1.4328 1.3848 1.4139
July 1.4122 1.3438 1.3787
August 1.3735 1.3261 1.3500
September 1.3834 1.2968 1.3446
October 1.3045 1.2183 1.2723
November 1.2644 1.2182 1.2386
December 1.3909 1.2529 1.3087