YEARLY HIGH
3.9853 GMD
YEARLY LOW
3.1554 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5185 GMD

2013 SZL to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SZL to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 3.9853. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 3.1554.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8298 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8123 to the December average rate of 3.6573, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 3.9853 was down 2.59% compared to the 2012 peak of 4.0913, 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 19,926 GMD
2012 Average 18,962 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 15,777 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,149.19 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

3.8667
3.2130
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to GMD 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 3.6701, compared to 3.3669 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6701
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3669

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 0.6147 GMD (High: 3.7772 / Low: 3.1624). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0800 GMD (High: 3.6942 / Low: 3.6142).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.6147
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0800

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 0.2854 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2854

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 3.8123) against the same month in 2012 (average: 3.7021), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1102 (+2.98%).

2013 Avg (January) 3.8123
2012 Avg (January) 3.7021

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.9853 3.6906 3.8123
February 3.8011 3.7157 3.7523
March 3.6922 3.5563 3.6241
April 3.7090 3.5744 3.6378
May 3.7232 3.3868 3.5903
June 3.7002 3.3516 3.6041
July 3.6060 3.2144 3.3187
August 3.4559 3.1554 3.2685
September 3.3730 3.1681 3.2674
October 3.3335 3.2472 3.2998
November 3.7772 3.1624 3.3896
December 3.6942 3.6142 3.6573