YEARLY HIGH
0.1378 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.1087 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1228 BBD

2022 SZL to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SZL to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 0.1378. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 0.1087.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0291 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1293 to the December average rate of 0.1159, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.1378 was down 7.05% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.1483, 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 689 BBD
2021 Average 678 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 544 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 145.49 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.1358
0.1080
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to BBD 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 0.1300, compared to 0.1156 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0144 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1300
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1156

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0125 BBD (High: 0.1378 / Low: 0.1253). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 BBD (High: 0.1122 / Low: 0.1087).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0125
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0077 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0077

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 0.1335) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.1385), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0050 (-3.62%).

2022 Avg (April) 0.1335
2021 Avg (April) 0.1385

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1323 0.1249 0.1293
February 0.1336 0.1290 0.1314
March 0.1378 0.1297 0.1333
April 0.1378 0.1253 0.1335
May 0.1294 0.1232 0.1258
June 0.1305 0.1227 0.1267
July 0.1236 0.1164 0.1191
August 0.1235 0.1173 0.1197
September 0.1175 0.1106 0.1141
October 0.1122 0.1087 0.1103
November 0.1180 0.1089 0.1144
December 0.1179 0.1131 0.1159