YEARLY HIGH
1928.8455 STD
YEARLY LOW
1411.9146 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1739.2631 STD

2015 SZL to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SZL to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 1928.8455. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 1411.9146.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 516.9308 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1819.3462 to the December average rate of 1495.3529, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1928.8455 was up 7.16% compared to the 2014 peak of 1799.9514, 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 9,644,227 STD
2014 Average 8,514,609 STD
Yearly Trough Low 7,059,573 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,584,654.20 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1929.8466
1455.8535
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 1842.5214, compared to 1636.0048 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 206.5166 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1842.5214
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1636.0048

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 196.5670 STD (High: 1608.4816 / Low: 1411.9146). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 44.1259 STD (High: 1896.4416 / Low: 1852.3157).

December Spread (Volatile) ±196.5670
March Spread (Stable) ±44.1259

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 118.0851 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -118.0851

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2015: 1890.3472) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1682.6676), the exchange rate shifted by +207.6796 (+12.34%).

2015 Avg (April) 1890.3472
2014 Avg (April) 1682.6676

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1911.4732 1736.0350 1819.3462
February 1892.2805 1834.9381 1863.3728
March 1896.4416 1852.3157 1873.1397
April 1928.8455 1855.2533 1890.3472
May 1867.1995 1805.9461 1833.0223
June 1826.2882 1746.2866 1775.9004
July 1826.4140 1748.1139 1786.8624
August 1777.5425 1625.1464 1707.2275
September 1629.4034 1560.2198 1597.4729
October 1645.0144 1571.6842 1615.6754
November 1643.8036 1578.0663 1613.4381
December 1608.4816 1411.9146 1495.3529