2020 SBD to SZL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2885 SZL

YEARLY LOW

1.6872 SZL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9983 SZL

2020 SBD to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SBD to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 2.2885. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 1.6872.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6013 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7334 to the December average rate of 1.8530, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.2885 was up 20.91% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.8928, 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 11,442 SZL

2019 Average 8,808 SZL

Yearly Trough Low 8,436 SZL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,006.67 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.2825

1.6835

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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 2.0048, compared to 1.9917 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0132 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0048

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9917

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.3373 SZL (High: 2.1611 / Low: 1.8238). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0681 SZL (High: 2.0534 / Low: 1.9853).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3373

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0681

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 0.1300 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1300

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 2.2326) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.7343), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4983 (+28.73%).

2020 Avg (April) 2.2326

2019 Avg (April) 1.7343

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7870	1.6872	1.7334
February	1.8525	1.7823	1.8158
March	2.1611	1.8238	2.0098
April	2.2885	2.1566	2.2326
May	2.2614	2.0834	2.1837
June	2.0945	1.9898	2.0537
July	2.0616	1.9796	2.0144
August	2.1478	2.0173	2.0836
September	2.1056	1.9793	2.0467
October	2.0534	1.9853	2.0273
November	2.0200	1.8923	1.9252
December	1.9083	1.8143	1.8530