2013 SZL to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 SZL to STD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the SZL to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 2195.0452. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 1694.8720.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 500.1731 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2106.6589 to the December average rate of 1728.5852, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2195.0452 was down 12.44% compared to the 2012 peak of 2506.8838, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SZL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
SZL to STD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2030.8434, compared to 1814.8353 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 216.0081 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 195.3690 STD (High: 2083.7908 / Low: 1888.4217). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 49.9505 STD (High: 1917.1630 / Low: 1867.2125).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 164.7822 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 2106.6589) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2369.9291), the exchange rate shifted by -263.2702 (-11.11%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2195.0452 | 2007.8235 | 2106.6589 |
| February | 2122.5710 | 2010.1369 | 2064.1619 |
| March | 2089.8343 | 2020.0442 | 2058.6721 |
| April | 2107.8416 | 2029.0341 | 2071.3702 |
| May | 2083.7908 | 1888.4217 | 2024.4896 |
| June | 1913.6279 | 1808.7932 | 1859.7075 |
| July | 1917.1630 | 1867.2125 | 1893.0032 |
| August | 1888.8373 | 1761.7750 | 1827.2815 |
| September | 1888.7740 | 1798.8396 | 1839.8036 |
| October | 1840.9863 | 1790.4382 | 1816.1594 |
| November | 1817.1478 | 1749.5863 | 1784.1789 |
| December | 1776.8202 | 1694.8720 | 1728.5852 |