YEARLY HIGH
1.2310 MDL
YEARLY LOW
0.9267 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0540 MDL

2020 SZL to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SZL to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 1.2310. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 10, dropping to 0.9267.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3044 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2103 to the December average rate of 1.1541, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.2310 was down 4.17% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.2846, 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 6,155 MDL
2019 Average 6,070 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 4,633 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,521.91 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.2351
0.9371
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 1.0664, compared to 1.0416 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0248 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0664
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0416

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1373 MDL (High: 1.1481 / Low: 1.0108). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0319 MDL (High: 1.0256 / Low: 0.9937).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1373
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0319

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1080 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1080

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 1.2103) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.2335), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0232 (-1.88%).

2020 Avg (January) 1.2103
2019 Avg (January) 1.2335

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2310 1.1719 1.2103
February 1.1897 1.1481 1.1715
March 1.1481 1.0108 1.0635
April 1.0276 0.9350 0.9772
May 1.0104 0.9475 0.9736
June 1.0232 0.9798 1.0021
July 1.0256 0.9937 1.0113
August 0.9939 0.9267 0.9619
September 1.0261 0.9759 0.9930
October 1.0501 1.0080 1.0271
November 1.1324 1.0445 1.1021
December 1.1805 1.1202 1.1541