2017 SZL to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6320 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.5378 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5874 SBD

2017 SZL to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SZL to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.6320. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 0.5378.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0942 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5800 to the December average rate of 0.5924, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6320 was up 7.09% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5902, 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 3,160 SBD

2016 Average 2,699 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 2,689 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 471.19 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6175

0.5493

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SZL to SBD 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 0.5931, compared to 0.5816 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0115 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5931

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5816

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0660 SBD (High: 0.6320 / Low: 0.5660). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0177 SBD (High: 0.5908 / Low: 0.5731).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0660

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0177

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 0.0210 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0210

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.5924) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5686), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0238 (+4.18%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.5924

2016 Avg (December) 0.5686

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5908	0.5731	0.5800
February	0.6009	0.5769	0.5894
March	0.6231	0.5790	0.6019
April	0.6060	0.5575	0.5809
May	0.6121	0.5743	0.5948
June	0.6227	0.5992	0.6118
July	0.6089	0.5818	0.5959
August	0.6008	0.5705	0.5850
September	0.6020	0.5753	0.5908
October	0.5853	0.5495	0.5706
November	0.5741	0.5378	0.5550
December	0.6320	0.5660	0.5924