2022 BOB to SZL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.6639 SZL

YEARLY LOW

2.1106 SZL

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.3731 SZL

2022 BOB to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BOB to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 23, valuing the pair at 2.6639. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 2.1106.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5533 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2463 to the December average rate of 2.4970, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.6639 was up 13.31% compared to the 2021 peak of 2.3511, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,320 SZL

2021 Average 10,704 SZL

Yearly Trough Low 10,553 SZL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,766.49 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.6671

2.1334

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BOB 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 2.2372, compared to 2.5090 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2718 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2372

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5090

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.2142 SZL (High: 2.6619 / Low: 2.4476). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0767 SZL (High: 2.2522 / Low: 2.1754).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2142

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0767

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0897 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0897

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 2.6226) against the same month in 2021 (average: 2.1539), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4688 (+21.76%).

2022 Avg (October) 2.6226

2021 Avg (October) 2.1539

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.3234	2.1917	2.2463
February	2.2522	2.1754	2.2123
March	2.2405	2.1106	2.1818
April	2.3227	2.1116	2.1779
May	2.3585	2.2431	2.3124
June	2.3673	2.2287	2.2923
July	2.4990	2.3552	2.4424
August	2.4707	2.3451	2.4209
September	2.6153	2.4633	2.5380
October	2.6639	2.5700	2.6226
November	2.6619	2.4476	2.5329
December	2.5500	2.4553	2.4970