YEARLY HIGH
0.2636 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.2237 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2452 PEN

2017 SZL to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SZL to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.2636. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 0.2237.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0399 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2464 to the December average rate of 0.2472, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2636 was up 4.19% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2530, 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 1,318 PEN
2016 Average 1,151 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 1,118 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 199.67 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2559
0.2277
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to PEN 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 0.2480, compared to 0.2423 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0057 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2480
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2423

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0282 PEN (High: 0.2636 / Low: 0.2354). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0086 PEN (High: 0.2507 / Low: 0.2420).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0282
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0086

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 0.0113 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0113

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.2472) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2448), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0025 (+1.01%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.2472
2016 Avg (December) 0.2448

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2507 0.2420 0.2464
February 0.2513 0.2424 0.2468
March 0.2602 0.2428 0.2527
April 0.2506 0.2328 0.2414
May 0.2543 0.2403 0.2470
June 0.2580 0.2484 0.2536
July 0.2526 0.2412 0.2472
August 0.2498 0.2408 0.2449
September 0.2522 0.2411 0.2470
October 0.2436 0.2285 0.2376
November 0.2437 0.2237 0.2301
December 0.2636 0.2354 0.2472