YEARLY HIGH
25.9742 SZL
YEARLY LOW
19.3516 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
22.9072 SZL

2020 XDR to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XDR to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 25.9742. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 19.3516.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.6226 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.8115 to the December average rate of 21.4352, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 25.9742 was up 22.24% compared to the 2019 peak of 21.2478, 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 129,871 SZL
2019 Average 99,944 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 96,758 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,112.96 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

25.8598
19.2617
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 22.8148, compared to 22.9996 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1849 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.8148
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.9996

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 3.5137 SZL (High: 24.4911 / Low: 20.9774). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7174 SZL (High: 20.9774 / Low: 20.2600).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.5137
February Spread (Stable) ±0.7174

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.1788 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1788

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 25.3100) against the same month in 2019 (average: 19.6856), the exchange rate shifted by +5.6244 (+28.57%).

2020 Avg (April) 25.3100
2019 Avg (April) 19.6856

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.3376 19.3516 19.8115
February 20.9774 20.2600 20.5223
March 24.4911 20.9774 22.8192
April 25.9742 24.4381 25.3100
May 25.5763 23.7281 24.7984
June 24.1044 22.9226 23.6273
July 23.7431 22.9104 23.2885
August 24.9627 23.4717 24.2827
September 24.0577 22.8802 23.6452
October 23.5735 22.8079 23.2625
November 23.0151 21.6613 22.0837
December 21.9935 21.0065 21.4352