YEARLY HIGH
23.5329 NGN
YEARLY LOW
18.6813 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.6149 NGN

2011 SZL to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the SZL to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 23.5329. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 25, dropping to 18.6813.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.8516 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.0887 to the December average rate of 19.8461, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 23.5329 was up 2.08% compared to the 2010 peak of 23.0531, 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 117,665 NGN
2010 Average 103,376 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 93,406 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,258.05 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

23.3193
19.1801
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to NGN 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 22.4245, compared to 20.8054 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6191 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.4245
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.8054

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was August, with a trading range of 2.3057 NGN (High: 22.8827 / Low: 20.5770). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7216 NGN (High: 22.7354 / Low: 22.0138).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.3057
March Spread (Stable) ±0.7216

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.8220 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8220

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 22.8360) against the same month in 2010 (average: 19.8636), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9724 (+14.96%).

2011 Avg (May) 22.8360
2010 Avg (May) 19.8636

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 23.0531 21.2250 22.0887
February 21.9908 20.9359 21.2916
March 22.7354 22.0138 22.4004
April 23.4957 22.6170 22.9743
May 23.5329 22.2100 22.8360
June 23.1490 22.3278 22.9559
July 22.8524 21.9192 22.4403
August 22.8827 20.5770 21.7096
September 22.1085 19.8430 21.0666
October 20.7274 19.6721 20.2446
November 20.1295 18.6813 19.5250
December 20.1840 19.3178 19.8461