YEARLY HIGH
11.0231 JMD
YEARLY LOW
9.2354 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.2079 JMD

2021 SZL to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SZL to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 9, valuing the pair at 11.0231. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 9.2354.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7878 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.5526 to the December average rate of 9.7253, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 11.0231 was up 12.34% compared to the 2020 peak of 9.8123, 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 55,116 JMD
2020 Average 43,380 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 46,177 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,938.79 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

10.9214
9.4282
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to JMD 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 10.2333, compared to 10.1825 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0508 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.2333
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.1825

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 0.9595 JMD (High: 10.6802 / Low: 9.7208). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2641 JMD (High: 10.8343 / Low: 10.5701).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.9595
May Spread (Stable) ±0.2641

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.3087 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3087

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 10.7969) against the same month in 2020 (average: 8.2212), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5758 (+31.33%).

2021 Avg (June) 10.7969
2020 Avg (June) 8.2212

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.7636 9.2354 9.5526
February 10.4173 9.7609 10.1419
March 10.0605 9.6319 9.8381
April 10.7723 9.8982 10.3569
May 10.8343 10.5701 10.7132
June 11.0231 10.4957 10.7969
July 10.7430 10.3264 10.5499
August 10.7667 10.0526 10.3957
September 10.6802 9.7208 10.2794
October 10.4478 9.7117 10.1108
November 10.3575 9.6343 10.0340
December 9.8875 9.5056 9.7253