YEARLY HIGH
0.5697 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.4602 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4989 SDG

2017 SZL to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SZL to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.5697. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 0.4602.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1095 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4750 to the December average rate of 0.5130, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5697 was up 17.32% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4856, 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 2,848 SDG
2016 Average 2,105 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 2,301 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 547.69 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5229
0.4687
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to SDG 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 0.4986, compared to 0.4991 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4986
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4991

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0844 SDG (High: 0.5697 / Low: 0.4853). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0156 SDG (High: 0.4843 / Low: 0.4687).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0844
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0156

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0206 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0206

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.5130) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4679), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0451 (+9.63%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.5130
2016 Avg (December) 0.4679

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4843 0.4687 0.4750
February 0.5160 0.4771 0.4882
March 0.5360 0.4833 0.5095
April 0.5157 0.4797 0.4965
May 0.5197 0.4891 0.5040
June 0.5271 0.5108 0.5184
July 0.5172 0.4956 0.5079
August 0.5148 0.4947 0.5040
September 0.5207 0.4920 0.5086
October 0.5008 0.4706 0.4880
November 0.4883 0.4602 0.4732
December 0.5697 0.4853 0.5130