2017 SZL to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

48.7019 XAF

YEARLY LOW

38.4857 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

43.7752 XAF

2017 SZL to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SZL to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 25, valuing the pair at 48.7019. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 38.4857.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.2162 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 45.6069 to the December average rate of 42.1981, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 48.7019 was up 6.12% compared to the 2016 peak of 45.8933, 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 243,509 XAF

2016 Average 202,621 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 192,429 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 51,080.89 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

48.3581

38.7877

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to XAF 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 45.9313, compared to 41.6190 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.3123 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.9313

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.6190

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 4.3724 XAF (High: 44.5494 / Low: 40.1770). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0840 XAF (High: 46.2807 / Low: 45.1966).

December Spread (Volatile) ±4.3724

January Spread (Stable) ±1.0840

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 2.0758 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0758

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 47.5606) against the same month in 2016 (average: 38.3729), the exchange rate shifted by +9.1876 (+23.94%).

2017 Avg (March) 47.5606

2016 Avg (March) 38.3729

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	46.2807	45.1966	45.6069
February	47.9930	45.2303	46.7186
March	48.7019	45.8084	47.5606
April	46.8058	44.3988	45.5001
May	45.5425	44.0150	44.7981
June	46.1691	44.0659	45.4035
July	44.1585	42.5641	43.3277
August	42.4399	41.3291	41.9305
September	42.7127	41.0457	41.8944
October	41.6948	39.7641	40.7782
November	40.5061	38.4857	39.5853
December	44.5494	40.1770	42.1981