YEARLY HIGH
0.3448 SZL
YEARLY LOW
0.2637 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3039 SZL

2020 SDG to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SDG to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 0.3448. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 0.2637.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0811 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3169 to the December average rate of 0.2696, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3448 was up 0.76% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.3422, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,724 SZL
2019 Average 1,575 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 1,319 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 405.59 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3422
0.2630
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.3136, compared to 0.2942 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0194 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3136
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2942

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0474 SZL (High: 0.3240 / Low: 0.2766). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0104 SZL (High: 0.3023 / Low: 0.2918).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0474
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0104

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0274 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0274

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.3356) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2990), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0366 (+12.26%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.3356
2019 Avg (April) 0.2990

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3251 0.3018 0.3169
February 0.3066 0.2796 0.2894
March 0.3240 0.2766 0.3011
April 0.3448 0.3236 0.3356
May 0.3380 0.3140 0.3287
June 0.3158 0.2995 0.3098
July 0.3119 0.2973 0.3030
August 0.3202 0.3011 0.3110
September 0.3099 0.2922 0.3027
October 0.3023 0.2918 0.2979
November 0.2948 0.2747 0.2809
December 0.2773 0.2637 0.2696