YEARLY HIGH
2.9130 SZL
YEARLY LOW
2.5413 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7389 SZL

2021 BRL to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BRL to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 2.9130. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 17, dropping to 2.5413.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3716 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8181 to the December average rate of 2.8075, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.9130 was down 19.03% compared to the 2020 peak of 3.5975, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 72,824 SZL
2020 Average 80,105 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 63,533 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,290.86 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.8413
2.5659
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 2.7003, compared to 2.7775 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0772 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7003
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7775

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 0.2621 SZL (High: 2.8196 / Low: 2.5575). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1131 SZL (High: 2.8630 / Low: 2.7498).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2621
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1131

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 0.0906 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0906

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 2.8181) against the same month in 2020 (average: 3.4664), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6484 (-18.70%).

2021 Avg (January) 2.8181
2020 Avg (January) 3.4664

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9130 2.7272 2.8181
February 2.8059 2.6388 2.7275
March 2.7300 2.5899 2.6576
April 2.6793 2.5413 2.5888
May 2.7219 2.5965 2.6547
June 2.8925 2.6543 2.7550
July 2.8950 2.7106 2.8055
August 2.8736 2.7395 2.8183
September 2.8111 2.6851 2.7568
October 2.8196 2.5575 2.6875
November 2.8842 2.7012 2.7893
December 2.8630 2.7498 2.8075