I found this 2 charts about Silver its advancing  and consolidation periods on Twitter, and think they are worth a look:

 

the author can be listened at in the following Precious metals update:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpRC5iySZaE&feature=youtu.be

This shows that the next several month(s) will be crucial in breaking out for silver! We either have passed the consolidation period, or need an additional 6 months!

 

Additionally, looking at 2003-2004 time frame as a example of the beginning of the bull market and  continuation of US$ bear market, we first had to break the 200 MA and then retest it before really advancing. This means we have to break out first to $19-$20, re-test the $17 level, and then higher targets for silver can be seen.