YEARLY HIGH
1.6152 MXN
YEARLY LOW
1.3194 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4220 MXN

2017 SZL to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SZL to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 1.6152. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 15, dropping to 1.3194.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2958 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5757 to the December average rate of 1.4658, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.6152 was up 6.21% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.5208, 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 8,076 MXN
2016 Average 6,384 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 6,597 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,479.17 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.5991
1.3178
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to MXN 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 1.4703, compared to 1.3736 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0967 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4703
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3736

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.2432 MXN (High: 1.6000 / Low: 1.3568). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0417 MXN (High: 1.3612 / Low: 1.3196).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2432
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0417

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 0.1002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.5757) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.1079), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4678 (+42.22%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.5757
2016 Avg (January) 1.1079

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6152 1.5072 1.5757
February 1.5685 1.5134 1.5355
March 1.5287 1.3962 1.4921
April 1.4558 1.3405 1.3918
May 1.4499 1.4011 1.4168
June 1.4590 1.3697 1.4100
July 1.3894 1.3194 1.3570
August 1.3787 1.3276 1.3448
September 1.3827 1.3371 1.3567
October 1.4283 1.3301 1.3760
November 1.3612 1.3196 1.3412
December 1.6000 1.3568 1.4658