YEARLY HIGH
0.0546 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0424 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0476 GBP

2020 SZL to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SZL to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0546. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 0.0424.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0121 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0533 to the December average rate of 0.0499, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0546 was down 6.05% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0581, 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 273 GBP
2019 Average 271 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 212 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 60.65 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0543
0.0424
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to GBP 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 0.0480, compared to 0.0472 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0480
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0472

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0060 GBP (High: 0.0512 / Low: 0.0451). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 GBP (High: 0.0476 / Low: 0.0463).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0060
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0053 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0533) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0558), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0026 (-4.57%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0533
2019 Avg (January) 0.0558

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0546 0.0513 0.0533
February 0.0524 0.0505 0.0515
March 0.0512 0.0451 0.0487
April 0.0451 0.0424 0.0434
May 0.0469 0.0430 0.0448
June 0.0475 0.0459 0.0467
July 0.0478 0.0459 0.0471
August 0.0459 0.0432 0.0443
September 0.0478 0.0446 0.0461
October 0.0476 0.0463 0.0468
November 0.0494 0.0473 0.0487
December 0.0510 0.0485 0.0499