YEARLY HIGH
1799.9514 STD
YEARLY LOW
1603.9907 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1702.5482 STD

2014 SZL to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SZL to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 1799.9514. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 1603.9907.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 195.9607 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1659.1936 to the December average rate of 1730.7723, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1799.9514 was down 18.00% compared to the 2013 peak of 2195.0452, 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 8,999,757 STD
2013 Average 9,610,256 STD
Yearly Trough Low 8,019,953 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 979,803.64 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1787.3759
1621.4394
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to STD 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 1672.0724, compared to 1733.0240 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 60.9516 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1672.0724
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1733.0240

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 109.2185 STD (High: 1788.1590 / Low: 1678.9405). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 40.5460 STD (High: 1712.4498 / Low: 1671.9037).

December Spread (Volatile) ±109.2185
June Spread (Stable) ±40.5460

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 42.7756 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -42.7756

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2014: 1773.5479) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1784.1789), the exchange rate shifted by -10.6311 (-0.60%).

2014 Avg (November) 1773.5479
2013 Avg (November) 1784.1789

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1695.1065 1603.9907 1659.1936
February 1665.8718 1610.8639 1635.2674
March 1687.0638 1625.1069 1650.6039
April 1704.9727 1660.4889 1682.6676
May 1741.6392 1676.0000 1714.7992
June 1712.4498 1671.9037 1689.9027
July 1732.5436 1666.5178 1694.5885
August 1748.5636 1705.9779 1724.8504
September 1767.8947 1711.6148 1729.5466
October 1781.4787 1720.4187 1744.8383
November 1799.9514 1747.8243 1773.5479
December 1788.1590 1678.9405 1730.7723