2016 XDR to SZL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

23.2845 SZL

YEARLY LOW

18.2560 SZL

YEARLY AVERAGE

20.4470 SZL

2016 XDR to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XDR to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 23.2845. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 18.2560.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0285 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.4916 to the December average rate of 18.6907, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 23.2845 was up 5.70% compared to the 2015 peak of 22.0296, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 116,422 SZL

2015 Average 89,342 SZL

Yearly Trough Low 91,280 SZL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,142.50 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

22.8717

18.3106

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 21.5633, compared to 19.3307 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.2326 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.5633

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.3307

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 2.0341 SZL (High: 22.1697 / Low: 20.1357). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7434 SZL (High: 18.9994 / Low: 18.2560).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.0341

December Spread (Stable) ±0.7434

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.1941 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1941

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 22.4916) against the same month in 2015 (average: 16.4588), the exchange rate shifted by +6.0328 (+36.65%).

2016 Avg (January) 22.4916

2015 Avg (January) 16.4588

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	23.2845	21.4457	22.4916
February	22.5126	21.1923	22.0377
March	22.0418	20.8566	21.4526
April	21.4701	20.0726	20.5880
May	22.1697	20.1357	21.5828
June	21.9493	20.5247	21.2274
July	20.5683	19.4464	20.0333
August	20.1332	18.6418	19.2193
September	20.3862	18.9625	19.6986
October	19.7193	18.6380	19.2387
November	19.6873	18.3859	19.1039
December	18.9994	18.2560	18.6907