YEARLY HIGH
1710.6837 STD
YEARLY LOW
1332.5089 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1511.1062 STD

2016 SZL to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SZL to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 1710.6837. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 1332.5089.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 378.1749 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1385.8406 to the December average rate of 1677.2371, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1710.6837 was down 11.31% compared to the 2015 peak of 1928.8455, 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 8,553,419 STD
2015 Average 8,692,310 STD
Yearly Trough Low 6,662,544 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,890,874.34 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1706.3768
1356.7009
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 1426.2886, compared to 1595.9238 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 169.6352 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1426.2886
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1595.9238

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 130.0033 STD (High: 1650.5181 / Low: 1520.5149). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 65.7712 STD (High: 1458.9370 / Low: 1393.1658).

August Spread (Volatile) ±130.0033
March Spread (Stable) ±65.7712

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 61.5751 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -61.5751

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1677.2371) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1495.3529), the exchange rate shifted by +181.8842 (+12.16%).

2016 Avg (December) 1677.2371
2015 Avg (December) 1495.3529

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1452.8585 1332.5089 1385.8406
February 1456.4617 1370.8077 1401.3338
March 1458.9370 1393.1658 1434.4096
April 1519.8255 1416.4811 1476.6277
May 1498.1761 1381.6524 1415.0526
June 1504.5858 1398.5882 1444.4671
July 1579.5094 1493.2350 1537.1153
August 1650.5181 1520.5149 1591.1725
September 1610.7871 1505.2702 1553.3563
October 1649.3468 1548.5389 1593.0189
November 1669.0261 1572.5232 1623.6427
December 1710.6837 1644.6400 1677.2371