YEARLY HIGH
1.4424 MXN
YEARLY LOW
1.2353 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3055 MXN

2020 SZL to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SZL to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 1.4424. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 1.2353.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2071 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3100 to the December average rate of 1.3392, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.4424 was up 0.49% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.4355, 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 7,212 MXN
2019 Average 6,667 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 6,177 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,035.45 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.3489
1.2492
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to MXN 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 1.3013, compared to 1.3098 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0085 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3013
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3098

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1979 MXN (High: 1.4424 / Low: 1.2445). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0398 MXN (High: 1.3146 / Low: 1.2748).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1979
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0398

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0525 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0525

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1.3406) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.3409), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.02%).

2020 Avg (March) 1.3406
2019 Avg (March) 1.3409

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3501 1.2754 1.3100
February 1.2826 1.2353 1.2575
March 1.4424 1.2445 1.3406
April 1.3532 1.2572 1.3051
May 1.3650 1.2604 1.2901
June 1.3658 1.2573 1.3046
July 1.3600 1.3104 1.3365
August 1.3384 1.2571 1.2882
September 1.3269 1.2604 1.2919
October 1.3146 1.2748 1.2902
November 1.3333 1.2910 1.3127
December 1.3761 1.2982 1.3392