YEARLY HIGH
0.5167 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.4253 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4680 BOB

2021 SZL to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SZL to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 0.5167. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.4253.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0914 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4565 to the December average rate of 0.4347, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.5167 was up 4.69% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.4936, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,584 BOB
2020 Average 2,110 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 2,127 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 456.94 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.5059
0.4282
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to BOB 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 0.4756, compared to 0.4604 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0152 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4756
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4604

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 0.0342 BOB (High: 0.4892 / Low: 0.4551). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0174 BOB (High: 0.4867 / Low: 0.4694).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0342
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0174

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0228 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0228

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 0.4994) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.4035), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0959 (+23.78%).

2021 Avg (June) 0.4994
2020 Avg (June) 0.4035

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4719 0.4452 0.4565
February 0.4791 0.4582 0.4677
March 0.4704 0.4448 0.4610
April 0.4867 0.4694 0.4781
May 0.5018 0.4765 0.4906
June 0.5167 0.4828 0.4994
July 0.4875 0.4641 0.4766
August 0.4805 0.4517 0.4663
September 0.4892 0.4551 0.4749
October 0.4770 0.4539 0.4644
November 0.4597 0.4268 0.4454
December 0.4448 0.4253 0.4347