YEARLY HIGH
0.5522 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.4869 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5254 SDG

2014 SZL to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SZL to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 0.5522. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.4869.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0653 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5250 to the December average rate of 0.4955, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.5522 was down 1.26% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.5592, 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 2,761 SDG
2013 Average 2,350 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 2,434 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 326.57 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.5524
0.4903
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to SDG 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 0.5323, compared to 0.5184 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0139 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5323
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5184

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0345 SDG (High: 0.5412 / Low: 0.5067). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0086 SDG (High: 0.5389 / Low: 0.5303).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0345
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0086

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0181 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0181

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 0.5472) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.4738), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0734 (+15.49%).

2014 Avg (May) 0.5472
2013 Avg (May) 0.4738

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5412 0.5067 0.5250
February 0.5309 0.5076 0.5186
March 0.5386 0.5226 0.5298
April 0.5458 0.5338 0.5394
May 0.5522 0.5410 0.5472
June 0.5418 0.5278 0.5340
July 0.5419 0.5288 0.5342
August 0.5389 0.5303 0.5341
September 0.5348 0.5054 0.5193
October 0.5219 0.5032 0.5139
November 0.5204 0.5052 0.5136
December 0.5170 0.4869 0.4955