YEARLY HIGH
17.3672 DJF
YEARLY LOW
15.2770 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.4648 DJF

2014 SZL to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SZL to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 14, valuing the pair at 17.3672. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 15.2770.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0902 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.4059 to the December average rate of 15.5097, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 17.3672 was down 17.24% compared to the 2013 peak of 20.9853, 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 86,836 DJF
2013 Average 92,292 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 76,385 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,450.86 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

17.3415
15.3432
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 16.6757, compared to 16.2539 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4218 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.6757
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.2539

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 1.0746 DJF (High: 16.9211 / Low: 15.8466). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2975 DJF (High: 16.9497 / Low: 16.6522).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.0746
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2975

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.5994 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5994

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 17.1750) against the same month in 2013 (average: 19.0559), the exchange rate shifted by -1.8809 (-9.87%).

2014 Avg (May) 17.1750
2013 Avg (May) 19.0559

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.9211 15.8466 16.4059
February 16.6531 15.8267 16.2159
March 16.8981 16.3619 16.5754
April 17.1880 16.6956 16.9259
May 17.3672 16.9532 17.1750
June 16.9839 16.5733 16.7562
July 17.0267 16.5293 16.7622
August 16.9497 16.6522 16.7633
September 16.7331 15.8093 16.2696
October 16.4542 15.7498 16.1098
November 16.3317 15.8450 16.1091
December 16.1700 15.2770 15.5097