2016 SZL to SCR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0070 SCR

YEARLY LOW

0.7632 SCR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9055 SCR

2016 SZL to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SZL to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 10, valuing the pair at 1.0070. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 0.7632.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2438 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8045 to the December average rate of 0.9647, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.0070 was down 19.42% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.2497, 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 5,035 SCR

2015 Average 5,255 SCR

Yearly Trough Low 3,816 SCR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,218.76 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.9807

0.7884

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to SCR 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 0.8628, compared to 0.9482 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0854 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8628

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9482

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.1340 SCR (High: 0.9599 / Low: 0.8259). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0520 SCR (High: 0.9912 / Low: 0.9392).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1340

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0520

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0484 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0484

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.9634) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.0151), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0517 (-5.10%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.9634

2015 Avg (August) 1.0151

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8580	0.7632	0.8045
February	0.9044	0.8157	0.8477
March	0.9166	0.8395	0.8649
April	0.9817	0.8763	0.9200
May	0.9599	0.8259	0.8716
June	0.9156	0.8306	0.8684
July	0.9560	0.8824	0.9141
August	1.0070	0.9100	0.9634
September	0.9836	0.8971	0.9417
October	0.9771	0.9178	0.9510
November	1.0040	0.9167	0.9547
December	0.9912	0.9392	0.9647