YEARLY HIGH
10.5724 DJF
YEARLY LOW
8.9943 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.6536 DJF

2023 SZL to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SZL to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 10.5724. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 8.9943.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5781 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.3932 to the December average rate of 9.5593, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 10.5724 was down 13.83% compared to the 2022 peak of 12.2689, 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 52,862 DJF
2022 Average 54,625 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 44,971 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,890.62 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

10.4996
9.2221
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 9.7891, compared to 9.5182 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2709 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.7891
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.5182

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 0.8242 DJF (High: 9.8185 / Low: 8.9943). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2440 DJF (High: 9.5022 / Low: 9.2582).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.8242
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2440

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.4528 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4528

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 10.3932) against the same month in 2022 (average: 11.4954), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1022 (-9.59%).

2023 Avg (January) 10.3932
2022 Avg (January) 11.4954

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.5724 10.2012 10.3932
February 10.4074 9.6376 9.9470
March 9.9875 9.5590 9.7344
April 10.0152 9.6458 9.7988
May 9.7128 8.9945 9.3460
June 9.8185 8.9943 9.5150
July 10.1068 9.3187 9.7567
August 9.8851 9.1361 9.4747
September 9.5022 9.2582 9.3923
October 9.4782 9.1379 9.3286
November 9.7776 9.3853 9.5977
December 9.7983 9.3066 9.5593