YEARLY HIGH
14.5733 ETB
YEARLY LOW
2.5449 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.9975 ETB

2021 SZL to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SZL to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 14.5733. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 2.5449.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.0285 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6115 to the December average rate of 3.4320, the exchange rate registered a net change of 31.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 14.5733 was up 441.46% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.6915, 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 72,867 ETB
2020 Average 10,690 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 12,724 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 60,142.30 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

3.5140
2.5294
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to ETB 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 2.8444, compared to 3.1507 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8444
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1507

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 11.5876 ETB (High: 14.5733 / Low: 2.9857). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1214 ETB (High: 3.0940 / Low: 2.9726).

December Spread (Volatile) ±11.5876
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1214

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0976 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0976

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 3.4320) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.5986), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8334 (+32.07%).

2021 Avg (December) 3.4320
2020 Avg (December) 2.5986

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6947 2.5449 2.6115
February 2.7787 2.6138 2.6972
March 2.8106 2.5918 2.7024
April 2.9483 2.7857 2.8835
May 3.1632 2.9134 3.0318
June 3.2202 3.0497 3.1398
July 3.0940 2.9726 3.0422
August 3.1433 2.9491 3.0480
September 3.2750 3.0507 3.1691
October 3.2556 3.0535 3.1461
November 3.1624 2.9602 3.0666
December 14.5733 2.9857 3.4320