2016 SZL to TOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1695 TOP

YEARLY LOW

0.1333 TOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1536 TOP

2016 SZL to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SZL to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 10, valuing the pair at 0.1695. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 0.1333.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0362 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1387 to the December average rate of 0.1641, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1695 was down 5.25% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1789, 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 848 TOP

2015 Average 833 TOP

Yearly Trough Low 666 TOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 181.19 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1670

0.1361

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to TOP 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 0.1463, compared to 0.1609 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0146 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1463

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1609

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0142 TOP (High: 0.1692 / Low: 0.1550). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0079 TOP (High: 0.1509 / Low: 0.1431).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0142

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0079

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 0.0053 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.1644) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1724), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0081 (-4.67%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.1644

2015 Avg (August) 0.1724

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1443	0.1333	0.1387
February	0.1495	0.1392	0.1441
March	0.1509	0.1431	0.1466
April	0.1570	0.1472	0.1526
May	0.1573	0.1439	0.1472
June	0.1539	0.1453	0.1489
July	0.1638	0.1522	0.1573
August	0.1695	0.1565	0.1644
September	0.1661	0.1538	0.1598
October	0.1641	0.1552	0.1595
November	0.1692	0.1550	0.1602
December	0.1693	0.1595	0.1641