YEARLY HIGH
1412.8735 STD
YEARLY LOW
1295.7195 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1359.4867 STD

2026 SZL to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SZL to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 1412.8735. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 1295.7195.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 117.1541 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1365.8849 to the December average rate of 1356.2723, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1412.8735 was up 5.01% compared to the 2025 peak of 1345.4699, 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 7,064,368 STD
2025 Average 6,239,593 STD
Yearly Trough Low 6,478,597 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 585,770.30 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1398.5287
1326.9851
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 1360.0225, compared to 1356.2723 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.7502 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1360.0225
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1356.2723

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 106.6097 STD (High: 1402.3292 / Low: 1295.7195). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 23.3182 STD (High: 1405.0352 / Low: 1381.7170).

March Spread (Volatile) ±106.6097
February Spread (Stable) ±23.3182

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 59.6197 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -59.6197

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1365.8849) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1189.8649), the exchange rate shifted by +176.0200 (+14.79%).

2026 Avg (January) 1365.8849
2025 Avg (January) 1189.8649

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1412.8735 1345.4699 1365.8849
February 1405.0352 1381.7170 1392.5667
March 1402.3292 1295.7195 1332.9471
April 1364.0526 1312.8243 1344.9806
May 1372.0585 1337.4430 1362.2320
June 1375.5543 1344.6527 1361.5237
July 1374.5904 1326.0984 1356.2723