YEARLY HIGH
2.3699 TWD
YEARLY LOW
1.9938 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1986 TWD

2016 SZL to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SZL to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 2.3699. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 1.9938.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3761 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0553 to the December average rate of 2.3065, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.3699 was down 14.76% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.7801, 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 11,849 TWD
2015 Average 12,504 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 9,969 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,880.42 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.3316
2.0302
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to TWD 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 2.1290, compared to 2.2683 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1392 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1290
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2683

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.2053 TWD (High: 2.2721 / Low: 2.0668). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0949 TWD (High: 2.2851 / Low: 2.1902).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2053
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0949

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 0.0858 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0858

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 2.3065) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.1845), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1220 (+5.58%).

2016 Avg (December) 2.3065
2015 Avg (December) 2.1845

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1269 1.9938 2.0553
February 2.1850 2.0706 2.1056
March 2.1799 2.0736 2.1251
April 2.2707 2.1264 2.2142
May 2.2721 2.0668 2.1284
June 2.2221 2.0850 2.1456
July 2.2851 2.1902 2.2291
August 2.3533 2.1981 2.2970
September 2.3184 2.1720 2.2384
October 2.3270 2.2126 2.2661
November 2.3592 2.2101 2.2724
December 2.3699 2.2560 2.3065