YEARLY HIGH
0.5524 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.4460 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4994 SBD

2022 SZL to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SZL to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 0.5524. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 0.4460.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1064 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5219 to the December average rate of 0.4766, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.5524 was down 6.67% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.5920, 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 2,762 SBD
2021 Average 2,718 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 2,230 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 532.12 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.5449
0.4421
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to SBD 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 0.5249, compared to 0.4739 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0509 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5249
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4739

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0486 SBD (High: 0.5518 / Low: 0.5032). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0113 SBD (High: 0.4574 / Low: 0.4460).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0486
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0113

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0292 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0292

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 0.5363) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.5323), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0040 (+0.75%).

2022 Avg (March) 0.5363
2021 Avg (March) 0.5323

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5337 0.5046 0.5219
February 0.5396 0.5223 0.5313
March 0.5524 0.5225 0.5363
April 0.5518 0.5032 0.5348
May 0.5257 0.4982 0.5098
June 0.5298 0.5008 0.5151
July 0.5055 0.4739 0.4858
August 0.5092 0.4819 0.4928
September 0.4820 0.4505 0.4671
October 0.4574 0.4460 0.4506
November 0.4853 0.4479 0.4707
December 0.4867 0.4640 0.4766