YEARLY HIGH
0.0398 SZL
YEARLY LOW
0.0279 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0341 SZL

2020 AMD to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AMD to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 0.0398. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.0279.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0119 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0300 to the December average rate of 0.0306, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0398 was up 22.75% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0324, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 199 SZL
2019 Average 150 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 140 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59.30 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0387
0.0292
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AMD 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 0.0344, compared to 0.0337 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0344
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0337

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0042 SZL (High: 0.0398 / Low: 0.0356). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 SZL (High: 0.0320 / Low: 0.0308).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0042
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.0379) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0292), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0087 (+29.83%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.0379
2019 Avg (April) 0.0292

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0309 0.0293 0.0300
February 0.0320 0.0308 0.0313
March 0.0360 0.0319 0.0341
April 0.0398 0.0356 0.0379
May 0.0388 0.0358 0.0376
June 0.0363 0.0343 0.0355
July 0.0358 0.0342 0.0348
August 0.0368 0.0346 0.0357
September 0.0356 0.0336 0.0348
October 0.0347 0.0335 0.0342
November 0.0338 0.0316 0.0323
December 0.0318 0.0279 0.0306