YEARLY HIGH
0.1027 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.0786 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0887 AUD

2020 SZL to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SZL to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.1027. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 0.0786.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0241 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1015 to the December average rate of 0.0890, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1027 was down 2.37% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1052, 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 514 AUD
2019 Average 498 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 393 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 120.41 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1035
0.0786
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to AUD 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 0.0922, compared to 0.0852 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0071 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0922
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0852

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0108 AUD (High: 0.1014 / Low: 0.0906). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 AUD (High: 0.1012 / Low: 0.0993).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0108
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

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 0.0114 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0114

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.1015) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1007), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+0.77%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.1015
2019 Avg (January) 0.1007

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1027 0.1002 0.1015
February 0.1012 0.0993 0.1002
March 0.1014 0.0906 0.0970
April 0.0918 0.0817 0.0856
May 0.0870 0.0825 0.0845
June 0.0875 0.0831 0.0847
July 0.0861 0.0838 0.0849
August 0.0841 0.0786 0.0807
September 0.0848 0.0813 0.0827
October 0.0873 0.0838 0.0852
November 0.0895 0.0856 0.0884
December 0.0905 0.0875 0.0890