YEARLY HIGH
138.3505 CDF
YEARLY LOW
110.8905 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
123.9526 CDF

2022 SZL to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SZL to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 25, valuing the pair at 138.3505. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 25, dropping to 110.8905.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.4600 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 129.6139 to the December average rate of 118.5199, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 138.3505 was down 6.41% compared to the 2021 peak of 147.8247, 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 691,753 CDF
2021 Average 674,748 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 554,452 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 137,300.12 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

136.1651
110.7836
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to CDF 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 130.4630, compared to 117.4422 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.0208 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 130.4630
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 117.4422

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 12.5572 CDF (High: 138.1499 / Low: 125.5927). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.6326 CDF (High: 134.1611 / Low: 129.5284).

April Spread (Volatile) ±12.5572
February Spread (Stable) ±4.6326

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 7.8288 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.8288

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 133.8169) against the same month in 2021 (average: 132.6611), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1558 (+0.87%).

2022 Avg (March) 133.8169
2021 Avg (March) 132.6611

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 133.0702 125.0238 129.6139
February 134.1611 129.5284 131.9929
March 138.3505 129.9196 133.8169
April 138.1499 125.5927 134.0500
May 129.3256 123.2184 126.4231
June 130.6971 122.6603 126.8814
July 123.5297 116.4189 119.0525
August 123.5948 117.4622 120.4182
September 120.2924 113.1084 116.5459
October 115.6907 110.8905 112.8987
November 121.2157 111.5115 117.2182
December 121.0441 115.8214 118.5199