YEARLY HIGH
0.1962 CDF
YEARLY LOW
0.1767 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1912 CDF

2021 SLL to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SLL to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.1962. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.1767.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0194 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1938 to the December average rate of 0.1781, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1962 was down 13.18% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2260, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 981 CDF
2020 Average 1,009 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 884 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 97.22 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1967
0.1764
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL to CDF 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 0.1943, compared to 0.1881 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0062 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1943
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1881

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 0.0053 CDF (High: 0.1905 / Low: 0.1853). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 CDF (High: 0.1949 / Low: 0.1934).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0053
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0049 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.1938) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.2252), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0315 (-13.97%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.1938
2020 Avg (January) 0.2252

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1962 0.1917 0.1938
February 0.1949 0.1934 0.1940
March 0.1958 0.1924 0.1946
April 0.1957 0.1935 0.1947
May 0.1957 0.1942 0.1950
June 0.1950 0.1918 0.1936
July 0.1953 0.1930 0.1942
August 0.1946 0.1923 0.1936
September 0.1933 0.1885 0.1913
October 0.1905 0.1853 0.1880
November 0.1852 0.1800 0.1831
December 0.1801 0.1767 0.1781