YEARLY HIGH
6.2343 SZL
YEARLY LOW
4.9384 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.4443 SZL

2016 XCD to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XCD to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 6.2343. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 4.9384.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2960 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.0254 to the December average rate of 5.1379, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 6.2343 was up 6.48% compared to the 2015 peak of 5.8550, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XCD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 31,172 SZL
2015 Average 23,645 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 24,692 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,479.76 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

6.1186
5.0005
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD to SZL 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 5.7022, compared to 5.1864 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5158 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.7022
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.1864

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.5964 SZL (High: 5.8460 / Low: 5.2495). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2365 SZL (High: 5.2432 / Low: 5.0067).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.5964
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2365

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2818 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2818

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 6.0254) against the same month in 2015 (average: 4.2818), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7436 (+40.72%).

2016 Avg (January) 6.0254
2015 Avg (January) 4.2818

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.2343 5.7333 6.0254
February 5.9828 5.6462 5.8508
March 5.8550 5.4819 5.6890
April 5.6376 5.2588 5.4072
May 5.8460 5.2495 5.6620
June 5.7868 5.3387 5.5785
July 5.4622 5.1710 5.3294
August 5.3498 4.9436 5.0937
September 5.4128 5.0176 5.2164
October 5.2938 5.0264 5.1605
November 5.3699 4.9384 5.1802
December 5.2432 5.0067 5.1379