YEARLY HIGH
0.1331 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.1120 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1221 USD

2012 SZL to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SZL to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 0.1331. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 0.1120.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0210 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1248 to the December average rate of 0.1159, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1331 was down 12.68% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1524, 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 665 USD
2011 Average 694 USD
Yearly Trough Low 560 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 105.24 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1333
0.1119
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to USD 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 0.1261, compared to 0.1180 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0081 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1261
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1180

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0120 USD (High: 0.1294 / Low: 0.1175). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 USD (High: 0.1155 / Low: 0.1120).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0120
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0052 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0052

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.1315) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1444), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0129 (-8.93%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.1315
2011 Avg (March) 0.1444

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1287 0.1222 0.1248
February 0.1328 0.1283 0.1306
March 0.1331 0.1295 0.1315
April 0.1309 0.1251 0.1279
May 0.1294 0.1175 0.1227
June 0.1223 0.1159 0.1192
July 0.1234 0.1172 0.1212
August 0.1235 0.1178 0.1209
September 0.1224 0.1181 0.1207
October 0.1200 0.1132 0.1156
November 0.1155 0.1120 0.1137
December 0.1182 0.1130 0.1159