YEARLY HIGH
0.3189 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.2571 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2810 XCD

2013 SZL to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SZL to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.3189. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.2571.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0618 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3082 to the December average rate of 0.2605, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3189 was down 11.21% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.3592, 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 1,595 XCD
2012 Average 1,648 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 1,285 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 309.21 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3130
0.2557
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to XCD 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 0.2938, compared to 0.2683 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0255 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2938
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2683

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0329 XCD (High: 0.3020 / Low: 0.2691). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0054 XCD (High: 0.3070 / Low: 0.3017).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0329
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0054

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0204 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0204

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.3082) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.3371), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0290 (-8.59%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.3082
2012 Avg (January) 0.3371

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3189 0.2996 0.3082
February 0.3070 0.3017 0.3039
March 0.2995 0.2894 0.2941
April 0.3036 0.2924 0.2968
May 0.3020 0.2691 0.2901
June 0.2751 0.2642 0.2697
July 0.2779 0.2651 0.2724
August 0.2754 0.2604 0.2686
September 0.2790 0.2623 0.2706
October 0.2767 0.2678 0.2728
November 0.2682 0.2604 0.2649
December 0.2647 0.2571 0.2605