2020 SZL to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1538.9572 STD

YEARLY LOW

1155.8670 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1314.9581 STD

2020 SZL to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SZL to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1538.9572. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 1155.8670.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 383.0902 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1502.0531 to the December average rate of 1387.5887, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1538.9572 was down 2.72% compared to the 2019 peak of 1581.9208, 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 7,694,786 STD

2019 Average 7,382,579 STD

Yearly Trough Low 5,779,335 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,915,450.91 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1533.3764

1157.4970

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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 1331.2060, compared to 1298.7102 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 32.4958 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1331.2060

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1298.7102

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 206.4817 STD (High: 1443.0496 / Low: 1236.5679). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 38.1426 STD (High: 1297.4147 / Low: 1259.2721).

March Spread (Volatile) ±206.4817

October Spread (Stable) ±38.1426

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 143.1253 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -143.1253

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 1502.0531) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1516.6517), the exchange rate shifted by -14.5986 (-0.96%).

2020 Avg (January) 1502.0531

2019 Avg (January) 1516.6517

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1538.9572	1459.2751	1502.0531
February	1486.5815	1436.4284	1464.0181
March	1443.0496	1236.5679	1331.9455
April	1236.4830	1155.8670	1188.8203
May	1269.4927	1179.3477	1213.5814
June	1331.4108	1259.9533	1286.8175
July	1317.2427	1274.9256	1300.5083
August	1284.1916	1201.8088	1227.7300
September	1288.8487	1227.1297	1252.3922
October	1297.4147	1259.2721	1274.9905
November	1375.1520	1290.8560	1349.0513
December	1406.8284	1362.9484	1387.5887