YEARLY HIGH
35.8231 AMD
YEARLY LOW
25.1415 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
29.5322 AMD

2020 SZL to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SZL to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 35.8231. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 25.1415.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.6816 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.3614 to the December average rate of 32.6932, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 35.8231 was down 2.22% compared to the 2019 peak of 36.6368, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 179,116 AMD
2019 Average 166,483 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 125,708 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53,407.92 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

34.0551
25.7310
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to AMD 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 29.3192, compared to 29.7451 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4260 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.3192
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.7451

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 4.4164 AMD (High: 35.8231 / Low: 31.4067). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0321 AMD (High: 29.8699 / Low: 28.8378).

December Spread (Volatile) ±4.4164
October Spread (Stable) ±1.0321

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.9669 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9669

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 32.6932) against the same month in 2019 (average: 33.1814), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4882 (-1.47%).

2020 Avg (December) 32.6932
2019 Avg (December) 33.1814

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.1710 32.3944 33.3614
February 32.4936 31.2842 31.9280
March 31.3587 27.7760 29.3916
April 28.0746 25.1415 26.4247
May 27.8996 25.7847 26.6325
June 29.1685 27.5817 28.1767
July 29.2718 27.9094 28.7383
August 28.9272 27.1834 28.0075
September 29.7953 28.1004 28.7727
October 29.8699 28.8378 29.2511
November 31.6880 29.5470 31.0081
December 35.8231 31.4067 32.6932