YEARLY HIGH
477.4536 PYG
YEARLY LOW
341.2387 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
413.8803 PYG

2020 SZL to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SZL to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 477.4536. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 21, dropping to 341.2387.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 136.2149 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 453.3784 to the December average rate of 466.8510, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 477.4536 was up 3.26% compared to the 2019 peak of 462.3963, 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 2,387,268 PYG
2019 Average 2,159,874 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 1,706,193 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 681,074.70 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

478.4648
339.0999
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to PYG 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 398.0324, compared to 429.7283 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 31.6959 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 398.0324
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 429.7283

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 60.5193 PYG (High: 426.5856 / Low: 366.0663). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 15.1776 PYG (High: 441.7632 / Low: 426.5856).

March Spread (Volatile) ±60.5193
February Spread (Stable) ±15.1776

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 44.8820 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -44.8820

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 466.8510) against the same month in 2019 (average: 447.1105), the exchange rate shifted by +19.7405 (+4.42%).

2020 Avg (December) 466.8510
2019 Avg (December) 447.1105

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 462.4984 441.6437 453.3784
February 441.7632 426.5856 435.3436
March 426.5856 366.0663 395.5956
April 366.9396 341.2387 350.7136
May 381.4001 348.2110 361.8367
June 401.4108 381.0714 391.3265
July 423.2400 394.3956 411.1725
August 417.4404 390.9362 404.2333
September 431.8388 407.2891 417.1133
October 435.8740 419.6206 426.0940
November 463.8110 431.2213 452.9055
December 477.4536 458.6125 466.8510