YEARLY HIGH
1.1432 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.9481 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0212 SCR

2017 SZL to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SZL to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 1.1432. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.9481.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1952 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9876 to the December average rate of 1.0614, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.1432 was up 13.53% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0070, 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 5,716 SCR
2016 Average 4,528 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 4,740 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 975.80 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0696
0.9713
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 1.0198, compared to 1.0226 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0198
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0226

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.1657 SCR (High: 1.1432 / Low: 0.9775). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0473 SCR (High: 1.0317 / Low: 0.9844).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1657
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0473

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 0.0416 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0416

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1.0614) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.9647), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0967 (+10.02%).

2017 Avg (December) 1.0614
2016 Avg (December) 0.9647

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0198 0.9481 0.9876
February 1.0493 0.9839 1.0186
March 1.0938 0.9989 1.0430
April 1.0490 0.9534 1.0014
May 1.0633 0.9842 1.0224
June 1.0861 1.0199 1.0461
July 1.0635 0.9774 1.0308
August 1.0471 0.9795 1.0258
September 1.0696 1.0116 1.0371
October 1.0317 0.9844 1.0007
November 1.0207 0.9506 0.9795
December 1.1432 0.9775 1.0614