YEARLY HIGH
0.9149 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.7379 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8069 HKD

2013 SZL to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SZL to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.9149. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.7379.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1770 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8844 to the December average rate of 0.7477, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.9149 was down 11.37% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.0323, 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 4,575 HKD
2012 Average 4,733 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 3,690 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 885.05 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.8980
0.7341
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to HKD 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 0.8437, compared to 0.7701 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0736 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8437
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7701

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0940 HKD (High: 0.8672 / Low: 0.7732). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0155 HKD (High: 0.8812 / Low: 0.8657).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0940
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0155

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 0.0588 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0588

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.8844) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.9692), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0849 (-8.76%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.8844
2012 Avg (January) 0.9692

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9149 0.8602 0.8844
February 0.8812 0.8657 0.8722
March 0.8597 0.8315 0.8448
April 0.8721 0.8402 0.8528
May 0.8672 0.7732 0.8335
June 0.7902 0.7585 0.7747
July 0.7979 0.7610 0.7821
August 0.7907 0.7477 0.7712
September 0.8007 0.7529 0.7766
October 0.7941 0.7686 0.7829
November 0.7698 0.7474 0.7603
December 0.7597 0.7379 0.7477