YEARLY HIGH
9.4674 SZL
YEARLY LOW
6.9506 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.1673 SZL

2020 BZD to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BZD to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 9.4674. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 6.9506.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5168 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.1225 to the December average rate of 7.3922, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 9.4674 was up 23.62% compared to the 2019 peak of 7.6585, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 47,337 SZL
2019 Average 35,845 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 34,753 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,584.14 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

9.4338
6.9124
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 8.2617, compared to 8.0730 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1887 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.2617
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.0730

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.3035 SZL (High: 8.8816 / Low: 7.5780). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2818 SZL (High: 8.2837 / Low: 8.0019).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.3035
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2818

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 0.5249 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5249

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 9.2237) against the same month in 2019 (average: 7.0184), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2053 (+31.42%).

2020 Avg (April) 9.2237
2019 Avg (April) 7.0184

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.3307 6.9506 7.1225
February 7.5896 7.3055 7.4350
March 8.8816 7.5780 8.2707
April 9.4674 8.8709 9.2237
May 9.2777 8.6207 9.0215
June 8.6634 8.2187 8.4966
July 8.5551 8.1636 8.3174
August 8.7904 8.3001 8.5422
September 8.5013 8.0208 8.3061
October 8.2837 8.0019 8.1698
November 8.0879 7.5394 7.7100
December 7.6060 7.2312 7.3922