YEARLY HIGH
3.7921 SDG
YEARLY LOW
2.9001 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.3039 SDG

2020 SZL to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SZL to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 3.7921. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 2.9001.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8921 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1564 to the December average rate of 3.7103, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.7921 was up 5.85% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.5827, 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 18,961 SDG
2019 Average 15,914 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 14,500 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,460.42 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.7832
2.9079
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 3.1995, compared to 3.4083 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2088 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1995
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4083

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.5288 SDG (High: 3.6154 / Low: 3.0866). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1184 SDG (High: 3.4266 / Low: 3.3082).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5288
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1184

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 0.3488 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3488

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 3.7103) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.1308), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5795 (+18.51%).

2020 Avg (December) 3.7103
2019 Avg (December) 3.1308

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.3130 3.0756 3.1564
February 3.5772 3.2612 3.4571
March 3.6154 3.0866 3.3296
April 3.0905 2.9001 2.9808
May 3.1852 2.9590 3.0442
June 3.3390 3.1670 3.2288
July 3.3641 3.2061 3.3005
August 3.3215 3.1227 3.2162
September 3.4227 3.2265 3.3044
October 3.4266 3.3082 3.3574
November 3.6401 3.3926 3.5611
December 3.7921 3.6062 3.7103