YEARLY HIGH
1.4290 MDL
YEARLY LOW
1.2058 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3025 MDL

2013 SZL to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SZL to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.4290. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 1.2058.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2232 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3833 to the December average rate of 1.2474, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.4290 was down 9.65% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.5816, 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 7,145 MDL
2012 Average 7,378 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 6,029 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,115.83 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.3975
1.2270
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to MDL 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 1.3351, compared to 1.2699 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0652 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3351
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2699

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.1248 MDL (High: 1.3711 / Low: 1.2463). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0318 MDL (High: 1.3636 / Low: 1.3318).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1248
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0318

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0853 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0853

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 1.3833) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.4717), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0885 (-6.01%).

2013 Avg (January) 1.3833
2012 Avg (January) 1.4717

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4290 1.3380 1.3833
February 1.3888 1.3429 1.3625
March 1.3636 1.3318 1.3427
April 1.3848 1.3292 1.3545
May 1.3711 1.2463 1.3265
June 1.2701 1.2163 1.2412
July 1.2655 1.2266 1.2514
August 1.2934 1.2058 1.2620
September 1.3166 1.2401 1.2822
October 1.3263 1.2724 1.3065
November 1.2948 1.2443 1.2699
December 1.2867 1.2239 1.2474