YEARLY HIGH
8.3265 JPY
YEARLY LOW
7.0175 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.6180 JPY

2023 SZL to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SZL to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 8.3265. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 7.0175.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3090 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.6116 to the December average rate of 7.7106, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 8.3265 was down 5.07% compared to the 2022 peak of 8.7713, 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 41,633 JPY
2022 Average 40,148 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 35,088 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,545.15 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

8.1824
7.1210
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 7.4179, compared to 7.8182 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.4179
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.8182

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 0.8261 JPY (High: 7.8436 / Low: 7.0175). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2822 JPY (High: 7.9515 / Low: 7.6693).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.8261
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2822

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.3834 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3834

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2023: 8.0940) against the same month in 2022 (average: 8.1099), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0160 (-0.20%).

2023 Avg (November) 8.0940
2022 Avg (November) 8.1099

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.8539 7.4525 7.6116
February 7.6516 7.3422 7.4415
March 7.5088 7.1171 7.3201
April 7.5114 7.2254 7.3675
May 7.4849 7.0475 7.2095
June 7.8436 7.0175 7.5573
July 8.0335 7.4960 7.7505
August 7.9361 7.4718 7.7112
September 7.9515 7.6693 7.7985
October 8.0594 7.6413 7.8442
November 8.3265 7.8523 8.0940
December 7.8666 7.4523 7.7106