2019 SZL to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1581.9208 STD

YEARLY LOW

1396.3799 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1476.7596 STD

2019 SZL to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SZL to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 1581.9208. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 12, dropping to 1396.3799.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 185.5409 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1516.6517 to the December average rate of 1495.8639, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1581.9208 was down 8.12% compared to the 2018 peak of 1721.6865, 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 7,909,604 STD

2018 Average 7,838,950 STD

Yearly Trough Low 6,981,900 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 927,704.50 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1546.1718

1417.7282

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1484.2170, compared to 1469.3023 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 14.9147 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1484.2170

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1469.3023

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 124.8488 STD (High: 1578.0019 / Low: 1453.1531). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 38.0208 STD (High: 1554.1510 / Low: 1516.1303).

January Spread (Volatile) ±124.8488

July Spread (Stable) ±38.0208

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 107.0363 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -107.0363

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 1527.3970) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1676.3016), the exchange rate shifted by -148.9046 (-8.88%).

2019 Avg (February) 1527.3970

2018 Avg (February) 1676.3016

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1578.0019	1453.1531	1516.6517
February	1581.9208	1485.5355	1527.3970
March	1504.6890	1428.6486	1465.9293
April	1507.8669	1452.4458	1488.9345
May	1483.4634	1436.4108	1460.3486
June	1523.5133	1399.1032	1446.0410
July	1554.1510	1516.1303	1535.4681
August	1517.2970	1396.3799	1428.4318
September	1480.7864	1414.5908	1452.9123
October	1482.6765	1411.9282	1446.8856
November	1475.2990	1424.1229	1456.2518
December	1537.2678	1458.6317	1495.8639