YEARLY HIGH
0.1848 TOP
YEARLY LOW
0.1565 TOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1703 TOP

2017 SZL to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SZL to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 0.1848. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 0.1565.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0282 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1699 to the December average rate of 0.1743, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1848 was up 8.99% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1695, 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 924 TOP
2016 Average 768 TOP
Yearly Trough Low 783 TOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 141.08 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1787
0.1593
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 0.1734, compared to 0.1673 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0061 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1734
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1673

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0174 TOP (High: 0.1844 / Low: 0.1669). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 TOP (High: 0.1723 / Low: 0.1678).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0174
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

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 0.0065 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0065

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.1771) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1466), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0305 (+20.79%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.1771
2016 Avg (March) 0.1466

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1723 0.1678 0.1699
February 0.1742 0.1671 0.1711
March 0.1848 0.1718 0.1771
April 0.1778 0.1645 0.1706
May 0.1797 0.1693 0.1748
June 0.1803 0.1720 0.1767
July 0.1738 0.1670 0.1703
August 0.1718 0.1626 0.1665
September 0.1721 0.1645 0.1684
October 0.1681 0.1590 0.1635
November 0.1676 0.1565 0.1609
December 0.1844 0.1669 0.1743