YEARLY HIGH
8.2246 JPY
YEARLY LOW
6.8252 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.5582 JPY

2019 SZL to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SZL to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 8.2246. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 12, dropping to 6.8252.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3995 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.8498 to the December average rate of 7.5736, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 8.2246 was down 11.18% compared to the 2018 peak of 9.2599, 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 41,123 JPY
2018 Average 41,910 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 34,126 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,997.32 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

8.1042
6.9327
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to JPY 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 7.7553, compared to 7.3610 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3943 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.7553
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.3610

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.7430 JPY (High: 8.1594 / Low: 7.4164). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1876 JPY (High: 7.8031 / Low: 7.6156).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.7430
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1876

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.6778 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6778

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 8.0066) against the same month in 2018 (average: 9.1094), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1028 (-12.11%).

2019 Avg (February) 8.0066
2018 Avg (February) 9.1094

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.1594 7.4164 7.8498
February 8.2246 7.8158 8.0066
March 7.9996 7.5083 7.7387
April 8.0251 7.6962 7.9015
May 7.7890 7.4314 7.6294
June 7.6581 7.2094 7.4058
July 7.8031 7.6156 7.7081
August 7.5612 6.8252 7.0303
September 7.4127 6.9765 7.2446
October 7.4942 7.0084 7.2562
November 7.4913 7.1471 7.3534
December 7.8027 7.3440 7.5736