YEARLY HIGH
20.9853 DJF
YEARLY LOW
16.9765 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.4667 DJF

2013 SZL to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SZL to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 20.9853. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 16.9765.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.0089 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.2368 to the December average rate of 17.1748, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 20.9853 was down 11.89% compared to the 2012 peak of 23.8162, 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 104,927 DJF
2012 Average 108,796 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 84,882 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,044.34 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

20.5430
16.8686
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to DJF 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 19.2928, compared to 17.6405 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6523 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.2928
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.6405

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 2.1103 DJF (High: 19.8053 / Low: 17.6949). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3081 DJF (High: 20.1359 / Low: 19.8278).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.1103
February Spread (Stable) ±0.3081

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.3301 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3301

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 20.2368) against the same month in 2012 (average: 22.2631), the exchange rate shifted by -2.0263 (-9.10%).

2013 Avg (January) 20.2368
2012 Avg (January) 22.2631

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.9853 19.6738 20.2368
February 20.1359 19.8278 19.9577
March 19.6496 19.0383 19.3096
April 19.9483 19.1955 19.4711
May 19.8053 17.6949 19.0559
June 18.0597 17.3618 17.7258
July 18.2799 17.4343 17.9117
August 18.1206 17.1364 17.6569
September 18.3285 17.2623 17.7928
October 18.1411 17.5801 17.8999
November 17.6456 17.1096 17.4070
December 17.4473 16.9765 17.1748