YEARLY HIGH
2.0052 SZL
YEARLY LOW
1.6893 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8416 SZL

2021 SBD to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SBD to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 29, valuing the pair at 2.0052. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 1.6893.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3159 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8860 to the December average rate of 1.9627, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.0052 was down 12.38% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.2885, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,026 SZL
2020 Average 9,993 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 8,447 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,579.38 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.9857
1.7099
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 1.8196, compared to 1.8637 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0441 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8196
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8637

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.1399 SZL (High: 2.0052 / Low: 1.8653). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0619 SZL (High: 1.8426 / Low: 1.7807).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1399
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0619

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0698 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0698

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 1.9273) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.9252), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0021 (+0.11%).

2021 Avg (November) 1.9273
2020 Avg (November) 1.9252

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9336 1.8123 1.8860
February 1.8787 1.8077 1.8455
March 1.9453 1.8342 1.8788
April 1.8426 1.7807 1.8090
May 1.8176 1.7270 1.7653
June 1.7883 1.6893 1.7329
July 1.8458 1.7661 1.8018
August 1.9015 1.7841 1.8389
September 1.8824 1.7482 1.8046
October 1.8915 1.7983 1.8470
November 2.0052 1.8653 1.9273
December 2.0011 1.9178 1.9627