YEARLY HIGH
20.4373 SZL
YEARLY LOW
17.0094 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.4595 SZL

2017 XDR to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XDR to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 20.4373. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 17.0094.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4279 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.3074 to the December average rate of 18.6076, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 20.4373 was down 12.23% compared to the 2016 peak of 23.2845, 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 102,187 SZL
2016 Average 102,208 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 85,047 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,139.55 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

20.1102
17.2541
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 18.0092, compared to 18.9097 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.0092
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.9097

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 1.9674 SZL (High: 19.4748 / Low: 17.5075). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4226 SZL (High: 18.5061 / Low: 18.0835).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.9674
January Spread (Stable) ±0.4226

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.2646 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2646

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 19.8722) against the same month in 2016 (average: 19.1039), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7683 (+4.02%).

2017 Avg (November) 19.8722
2016 Avg (November) 19.1039

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.5061 18.0835 18.3074
February 18.3264 17.5250 17.8978
March 18.1909 17.0094 17.4921
April 18.8607 17.7007 18.3290
May 18.6975 17.8249 18.2195
June 18.1521 17.5390 17.8095
July 18.7104 17.8884 18.3279
August 18.9819 18.3431 18.6783
September 19.1498 18.3077 18.6764
October 19.9219 18.8626 19.2961
November 20.4373 19.3550 19.8722
December 19.4748 17.5075 18.6076