YEARLY HIGH
0.1863 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.1469 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1659 XCD

2022 SZL to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SZL to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 0.1863. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 0.1469.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0393 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1747 to the December average rate of 0.1566, 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 0.1863 was down 7.05% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.2004, 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 931 XCD
2021 Average 916 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 735 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 196.60 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.1835
0.1460
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 0.1757, compared to 0.1562 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0194 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1757
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1562

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0169 XCD (High: 0.1863 / Low: 0.1694). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0047 XCD (High: 0.1517 / Low: 0.1469).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0169
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0047

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 0.0103 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0103

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 0.1804) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.1871), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0068 (-3.62%).

2022 Avg (April) 0.1804
2021 Avg (April) 0.1871

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1788 0.1688 0.1747
February 0.1805 0.1743 0.1775
March 0.1863 0.1752 0.1801
April 0.1863 0.1694 0.1804
May 0.1748 0.1664 0.1700
June 0.1764 0.1658 0.1713
July 0.1670 0.1572 0.1610
August 0.1669 0.1584 0.1617
September 0.1588 0.1495 0.1542
October 0.1517 0.1469 0.1491
November 0.1595 0.1472 0.1546
December 0.1593 0.1529 0.1566