YEARLY HIGH
147.8247 CDF
YEARLY LOW
123.4388 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
134.9643 CDF

2021 SZL to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SZL to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 147.8247. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 123.4388.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.3859 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 130.7582 to the December average rate of 126.0213, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 147.8247 was up 9.32% compared to the 2020 peak of 135.2257, 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 739,124 CDF
2020 Average 565,577 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 617,194 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 121,929.73 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

145.4982
124.2507
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 136.8155, compared to 133.1131 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.7024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 136.8155
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 133.1131

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 10.0474 CDF (High: 133.9287 / Low: 123.8813). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.3370 CDF (High: 139.8518 / Low: 134.5148).

November Spread (Volatile) ±10.0474
April Spread (Stable) ±5.3370

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 6.1784 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.1784

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 143.7276) against the same month in 2020 (average: 109.3359), the exchange rate shifted by +34.3917 (+31.46%).

2021 Avg (June) 143.7276
2020 Avg (June) 109.3359

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 135.1182 127.4648 130.7582
February 137.2542 131.3205 134.0887
March 135.6900 128.0595 132.6611
April 139.8518 134.5148 137.7711
May 145.3358 137.8251 141.8865
June 147.8247 139.2035 143.7276
July 140.3994 134.0182 137.5492
August 138.7871 129.8549 134.3116
September 140.9080 131.3458 136.9898
October 138.0697 131.1757 134.4126
November 133.9287 123.8813 129.3944
December 128.8539 123.4388 126.0213