2017 SZL to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1818.8088 STD

YEARLY LOW

1437.7021 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1634.5866 STD

2017 SZL to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SZL to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 25, valuing the pair at 1818.8088. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 1437.7021.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 381.1067 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1703.4429 to the December average rate of 1575.9113, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1818.8088 was up 6.32% compared to the 2016 peak of 1710.6837, 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 9,094,044 STD

2016 Average 7,557,797 STD

Yearly Trough Low 7,188,511 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,905,533.33 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1804.9996

1444.1975

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to STD 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 1715.3650, compared to 1553.8081 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 161.5569 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1715.3650

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1553.8081

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 168.6819 STD (High: 1669.0899 / Low: 1500.4080). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 42.0907 STD (High: 1585.9271 / Low: 1543.8365).

December Spread (Volatile) ±168.6819

August Spread (Stable) ±42.0907

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 76.7509 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -76.7509

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 1774.9327) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1434.4096), the exchange rate shifted by +340.5232 (+23.74%).

2017 Avg (March) 1774.9327

2016 Avg (March) 1434.4096

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1730.4924	1685.2715	1703.4429
February	1795.6142	1692.5485	1743.8597
March	1818.8088	1708.9103	1774.9327
April	1754.6307	1659.0995	1699.6787
May	1702.2956	1646.4651	1674.8460
June	1725.5244	1646.7108	1695.4302
July	1649.5348	1590.1080	1618.6793
August	1585.9271	1543.8365	1567.4269
September	1597.0174	1534.9214	1564.8842
October	1556.0259	1474.3697	1521.6825
November	1509.9683	1437.7021	1474.2643
December	1669.0899	1500.4080	1575.9113