YEARLY HIGH
0.0595 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0506 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0543 USD

2023 SZL to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SZL to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 0.0595. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 0.0506.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0089 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0585 to the December average rate of 0.0537, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.0595 was down 13.73% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.0689, 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 297 USD
2022 Average 307 USD
Yearly Trough Low 253 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44.37 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.0591
0.0518
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 0.0551, compared to 0.0535 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0551
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0535

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 0.0045 USD (High: 0.0550 / Low: 0.0506). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 USD (High: 0.0534 / Low: 0.0520).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0045
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 0.0585) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.0646), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0062 (-9.54%).

2023 Avg (January) 0.0585
2022 Avg (January) 0.0646

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0595 0.0574 0.0585
February 0.0585 0.0542 0.0559
March 0.0562 0.0537 0.0548
April 0.0563 0.0543 0.0552
May 0.0547 0.0506 0.0525
June 0.0550 0.0506 0.0535
July 0.0569 0.0527 0.0549
August 0.0555 0.0513 0.0533
September 0.0534 0.0520 0.0528
October 0.0533 0.0515 0.0524
November 0.0551 0.0528 0.0540
December 0.0548 0.0524 0.0537