YEARLY HIGH
47.3194 SOS
YEARLY LOW
39.9188 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
43.5429 SOS

2017 SZL to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SZL to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 47.3194. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 39.9188.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.4007 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 42.6543 to the December average rate of 44.1900, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 47.3194 was up 8.70% compared to the 2016 peak of 43.5302, 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 236,597 SOS
2016 Average 202,254 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 199,594 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,003.43 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

45.3729
40.6636
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to SOS 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 43.8336, compared to 43.2522 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5814 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 43.8336
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 43.2522

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 5.1705 SOS (High: 47.3194 / Low: 42.1489). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5426 SOS (High: 43.5436 / Low: 42.0010).

December Spread (Volatile) ±5.1705
January Spread (Stable) ±1.5426

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 1.8737 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8737

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 44.1900) against the same month in 2016 (average: 41.2856), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9044 (+7.03%).

2017 Avg (December) 44.1900
2016 Avg (December) 41.2856

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 43.5436 42.0010 42.6543
February 44.6021 42.9075 43.8474
March 46.4268 43.2787 44.7745
April 44.6059 41.8071 43.0572
May 45.2750 42.4092 43.6878
June 46.1266 44.2617 44.9805
July 44.9646 42.6799 44.0055
August 45.3600 42.8252 43.7172
September 45.4507 42.6410 44.2092
October 43.8109 40.8019 42.3355
November 42.7250 39.9188 41.0561
December 47.3194 42.1489 44.1900