YEARLY HIGH
1.0758 SLL
YEARLY LOW
0.7478 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9179 SLL

2016 ZMK to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ZMK to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 1.0758. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 24, dropping to 0.7478.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3279 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7898 to the December average rate of 1.0530, the exchange rate registered a net change of 33.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.0758 was up 25.58% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8566, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,379 SLL
2015 Average 3,947 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 3,739 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,639.64 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.1044
0.7193
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZMK to SLL 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 0.7734, compared to 1.0623 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2888 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7734
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0623

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.2453 SLL (High: 0.9946 / Low: 0.7493). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0055 SLL (High: 0.7533 / Low: 0.7478).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2453
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0055

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0150 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0150

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2016: 1.0723) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.7130), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3594 (+50.40%).

2016 Avg (September) 1.0723
2015 Avg (September) 0.7130

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7995 0.7847 0.7898
February 0.7862 0.7762 0.7798
March 0.7758 0.7604 0.7702
April 0.7606 0.7505 0.7552
May 0.7533 0.7478 0.7514
June 0.9946 0.7493 0.7942
July 1.0631 1.0457 1.0544
August 1.0710 1.0451 1.0586
September 1.0758 1.0590 1.0723
October 1.0758 1.0650 1.0703
November 1.0700 1.0601 1.0651
December 1.0603 1.0454 1.0530