YEARLY HIGH
7281.9202 SLL
YEARLY LOW
4275.0277 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
6020.2119 SLL

2020 NZD to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the NZD to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 7281.9202. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 4275.0277.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3006.8925 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4950.9891 to the December average rate of 7186.8726, the exchange rate registered a net change of 45.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 7281.9202 was up 20.14% compared to the 2019 peak of 6061.0808, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 36,409,601 SLL
2019 Average 26,393,541 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 21,375,139 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,034,462.42 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

7445.9349
4337.1867
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD to SLL 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 5341.4152, compared to 6699.0085 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1357.5933 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5341.4152
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6699.0085

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 1507.0984 SLL (High: 5957.2857 / Low: 4450.1873). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 147.3406 SLL (High: 4900.8918 / Low: 4753.5512).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1507.0984
February Spread (Stable) ±147.3406

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 247.7781 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -247.7781

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 7186.8726) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4935.8259), the exchange rate shifted by +2251.0467 (+45.61%).

2020 Avg (December) 7186.8726
2019 Avg (December) 4935.8259

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5043.6219 4837.8154 4950.9891
February 4900.8918 4753.5512 4844.0271
March 4830.7128 4275.0277 4596.2490
April 5957.2857 4450.1873 5426.4344
May 6051.5113 5819.8128 5949.5446
June 6402.4858 6127.5547 6281.2471
July 6564.4995 6302.7963 6432.2883
August 6667.0901 6428.8662 6503.8391
September 6690.9721 6414.1782 6572.8840
October 6670.5485 6447.9194 6569.5725
November 7242.9214 6570.5399 6928.5947
December 7281.9202 7120.5594 7186.8726