YEARLY HIGH
1.1632 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.9713 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0640 EGP

2021 SZL to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SZL to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 1.1632. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.9713.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1919 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0412 to the December average rate of 0.9901, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.1632 was up 1.62% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.1447, 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 5,816 EGP
2020 Average 4,833 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 4,857 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 959.56 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.1450
0.9760
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to EGP 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 1.0802, compared to 1.0477 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0325 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0802
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0477

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 0.0790 EGP (High: 1.1150 / Low: 1.0360). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0405 EGP (High: 1.0119 / Low: 0.9713).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0790
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0405

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 0.0478 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0478

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 1.1309) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.9441), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1868 (+19.79%).

2021 Avg (June) 1.1309
2020 Avg (June) 0.9441

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0794 1.0114 1.0412
February 1.0816 1.0407 1.0606
March 1.0695 1.0129 1.0481
April 1.1036 1.0611 1.0867
May 1.1405 1.0826 1.1139
June 1.1632 1.0968 1.1309
July 1.1068 1.0545 1.0831
August 1.0928 1.0255 1.0606
September 1.1150 1.0360 1.0808
October 1.0847 1.0346 1.0569
November 1.0493 0.9732 1.0147
December 1.0119 0.9713 0.9901