YEARLY HIGH
7.0590 SZL
YEARLY LOW
5.1840 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.0887 SZL

2020 XCD to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XCD to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 7.0590. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 5.1840.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8750 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.3122 to the December average rate of 5.5139, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 7.0590 was up 23.55% compared to the 2019 peak of 5.7133, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XCD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 35,295 SZL
2019 Average 26,726 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 25,920 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,374.83 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

7.0228
5.1567
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD to SZL 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 6.1576, compared to 6.0198 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1378 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.1576
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.0198

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.9688 SZL (High: 6.6234 / Low: 5.6547). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2099 SZL (High: 5.6582 / Low: 5.4483).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.9688
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2099

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3898 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3898

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 6.8673) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5.2319), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6354 (+31.26%).

2020 Avg (April) 6.8673
2019 Avg (April) 5.2319

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.4671 5.1840 5.3122
February 5.6582 5.4483 5.5456
March 6.6234 5.6547 6.1566
April 7.0590 6.6239 6.8673
May 6.9184 6.4270 6.7267
June 6.4611 6.1282 6.3370
July 6.3852 6.0881 6.2022
August 6.5558 6.1606 6.3650
September 6.3418 5.9811 6.1951
October 6.1797 5.9661 6.0929
November 6.0313 5.6238 5.7495
December 5.6742 5.3935 5.5139