YEARLY HIGH
2.8032 SZL
YEARLY LOW
2.2589 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5716 SZL

2013 SAR to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SAR to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 2.8032. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 2.2589.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5443 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3386 to the December average rate of 2.7652, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.8032 was up 17.75% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.3807, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,016 SZL
2012 Average 10,949 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 11,295 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,721.40 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.8078
2.2960
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 2.4572, compared to 2.6860 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2288 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4572
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6860

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.2912 SZL (High: 2.6772 / Low: 2.3860). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0425 SZL (High: 2.3882 / Low: 2.3457).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2912
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0425

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0263 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0263

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 2.7652) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.3006), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4646 (+20.20%).

2013 Avg (December) 2.7652
2012 Avg (December) 2.3006

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4049 2.2589 2.3386
February 2.3882 2.3457 2.3710
March 2.4891 2.4052 2.4492
April 2.4641 2.3732 2.4276
May 2.6772 2.3860 2.4857
June 2.7267 2.6189 2.6713
July 2.7174 2.5925 2.6451
August 2.7658 2.6152 2.6824
September 2.7461 2.5823 2.6631
October 2.6904 2.6035 2.6412
November 2.7660 2.6852 2.7191
December 2.8032 2.7213 2.7652