YEARLY HIGH
0.0689 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0544 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0614 USD

2022 SZL to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SZL to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 0.0689. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 0.0544.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0145 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0646 to the December average rate of 0.0579, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0689 was down 7.05% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0741, 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 345 USD
2021 Average 339 USD
Yearly Trough Low 272 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 72.75 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0679
0.0540
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 0.0650, compared to 0.0578 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0072 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0650
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0578

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0062 USD (High: 0.0689 / Low: 0.0627). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 USD (High: 0.0561 / Low: 0.0544).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0062
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 0.0667) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0692), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0025 (-3.62%).

2022 Avg (April) 0.0667
2021 Avg (April) 0.0692

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0662 0.0624 0.0646
February 0.0668 0.0645 0.0657
March 0.0689 0.0648 0.0667
April 0.0689 0.0627 0.0667
May 0.0647 0.0616 0.0629
June 0.0653 0.0614 0.0634
July 0.0618 0.0582 0.0596
August 0.0618 0.0586 0.0598
September 0.0588 0.0553 0.0571
October 0.0561 0.0544 0.0552
November 0.0590 0.0545 0.0572
December 0.0590 0.0566 0.0579