YEARLY HIGH
13.6477 SZL
YEARLY LOW
11.5967 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.5724 SZL

2012 XDR to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XDR to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 13.6477. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 13, dropping to 11.5967.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0511 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.2966 to the December average rate of 13.2724, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 13.6477 was up 2.20% compared to the 2011 peak of 13.3544, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 68,239 SZL
2011 Average 57,138 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 57,983 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,255.36 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

13.6258
11.5430
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 12.1892, compared to 12.9557 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7665 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.1892
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.9557

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.9147 SZL (High: 12.8578 / Low: 11.9430). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3112 SZL (High: 11.9079 / Low: 11.5967).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.9147
March Spread (Stable) ±0.3112

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.4363 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4363

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 13.4522) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12.7539), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6983 (+5.47%).

2012 Avg (November) 13.4522
2011 Avg (November) 12.7539

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.5469 12.0147 12.2966
February 12.0211 11.6895 11.8603
March 11.9079 11.5967 11.7165
April 12.3123 11.8189 12.0666
May 12.8578 11.9430 12.4819
June 13.0225 12.3872 12.7130
July 12.7840 12.2686 12.4352
August 12.9080 12.1966 12.5065
September 13.0306 12.4849 12.7374
October 13.6069 12.8234 13.3303
November 13.6477 13.2562 13.4522
December 13.5824 13.0261 13.2724