YEARLY HIGH
28.8574 MRO
YEARLY LOW
24.4780 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.0660 MRO

2017 SZL to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SZL to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 28.8574. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 24.4780.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.3794 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.4722 to the December average rate of 27.0717, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 28.8574 was up 7.49% compared to the 2016 peak of 26.8462, 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 144,287 MRO
2016 Average 119,876 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 122,390 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,897.16 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

28.2613
24.8684
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to MRO 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 27.2319, compared to 26.9001 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3318 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.2319
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.9001

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 3.0598 MRO (High: 28.8574 / Low: 25.7976). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9641 MRO (High: 26.9894 / Low: 26.0253).

December Spread (Volatile) ±3.0598
January Spread (Stable) ±0.9641

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.4188 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4188

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 27.0717) against the same month in 2016 (average: 25.8053), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2664 (+4.91%).

2017 Avg (December) 27.0717
2016 Avg (December) 25.8053

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 26.9894 26.0253 26.4722
February 27.7296 26.6640 27.1905
March 28.8462 26.9197 27.8259
April 27.8068 25.8874 26.7524
May 28.0900 26.3836 27.1721
June 28.5827 27.5736 27.9785
July 28.0933 26.7619 27.5245
August 28.0790 26.9623 27.4664
September 28.4552 26.8808 27.8027
October 27.3955 25.0423 26.3839
November 25.9631 24.4780 25.1512
December 28.8574 25.7976 27.0717