YEARLY HIGH
0.9710 SRD
YEARLY LOW
0.3909 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5732 SRD

2020 SZL to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SZL to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 0.9710. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 0.3909.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5801 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5196 to the December average rate of 0.9501, the exchange rate registered a net change of 82.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.9710 was up 73.26% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.5605, 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 4,855 SRD
2019 Average 2,584 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 1,955 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,900.49 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.0049
0.3472
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to SRD 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 0.4525, compared to 0.6939 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2415 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4525
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6939

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was September, with a trading range of 0.4085 SRD (High: 0.8488 / Low: 0.4403). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0188 SRD (High: 0.5065 / Low: 0.4877).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.4085
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0188

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0482 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0482

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.9501) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.5174), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4327 (+83.62%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.9501
2019 Avg (December) 0.5174

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5323 0.5048 0.5196
February 0.5065 0.4877 0.4977
March 0.4880 0.4166 0.4495
April 0.4166 0.3909 0.4020
May 0.4294 0.3989 0.4105
June 0.4503 0.4271 0.4356
July 0.4533 0.4322 0.4450
August 0.4479 0.4209 0.4337
September 0.8488 0.4403 0.5637
October 0.8778 0.8475 0.8596
November 0.9313 0.8683 0.9113
December 0.9710 0.9230 0.9501