2014 SBD to SZL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5537 SZL

YEARLY LOW

1.4095 SZL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4837 SZL

2014 SBD to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SBD to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 1.5537. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 14, dropping to 1.4095.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1443 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5048 to the December average rate of 1.5204, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.5537 was up 6.12% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.4641, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,769 SZL

2013 Average 6,743 SZL

Yearly Trough Low 7,047 SZL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 721.26 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.5299

1.4154

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SBD 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 1.4734, compared to 1.4940 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0206 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4734

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4940

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0892 SZL (High: 1.5516 / Low: 1.4624). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0314 SZL (High: 1.4641 / Low: 1.4327).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0892

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0314

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0337 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0337

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 1.5204) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.4421), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0783 (+5.43%).

2014 Avg (December) 1.5204

2013 Avg (December) 1.4421

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5516	1.4624	1.5048
February	1.5475	1.4762	1.5117
March	1.4973	1.4537	1.4779
April	1.4641	1.4327	1.4505
May	1.4431	1.4095	1.4249
June	1.4949	1.4415	1.4708
July	1.4904	1.4513	1.4737
August	1.4882	1.4537	1.4746
September	1.5327	1.4675	1.5045
October	1.5362	1.4763	1.5009
November	1.5135	1.4659	1.4899
December	1.5537	1.4682	1.5204