YEARLY HIGH
19.0772 SZL
YEARLY LOW
14.0100 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.4549 SZL

2020 BMD to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BMD to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 19.0772. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 14.0100.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0672 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.3565 to the December average rate of 14.9017, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 19.0772 was up 23.55% compared to the 2019 peak of 15.4405, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 95,386 SZL
2019 Average 72,228 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 70,050 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,335.95 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

18.9795
13.9362
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 16.6411, compared to 16.2687 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3724 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.6411
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.2687

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2.6181 SZL (High: 17.9002 / Low: 15.2821). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5672 SZL (High: 15.2915 / Low: 14.7242).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.6181
February Spread (Stable) ±0.5672

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 1.0533 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0533

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 18.5592) against the same month in 2019 (average: 14.1395), the exchange rate shifted by +4.4197 (+31.26%).

2020 Avg (April) 18.5592
2019 Avg (April) 14.1395

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.7750 14.0100 14.3565
February 15.2915 14.7242 14.9871
March 17.9002 15.2821 16.6384
April 19.0772 17.9014 18.5592
May 18.6974 17.3694 18.1793
June 17.4615 16.5616 17.1260
July 17.2564 16.4533 16.7619
August 17.7173 16.6493 17.2017
September 17.1391 16.1642 16.7425
October 16.7009 16.1238 16.4662
November 16.3000 15.1987 15.5383
December 15.3348 14.5762 14.9017