YEARLY HIGH
0.2620 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.2166 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2392 PGK

2021 SZL to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SZL to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 0.2620. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.2166.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0454 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2341 to the December average rate of 0.2224, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2620 was up 7.54% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2436, 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 1,310 PGK
2020 Average 1,060 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 1,083 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 227.02 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.2577
0.2191
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to PGK 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 0.2433, compared to 0.2351 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0082 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2433
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2351

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 0.0174 PGK (High: 0.2494 / Low: 0.2320). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0098 PGK (High: 0.2499 / Low: 0.2401).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0174
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0098

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 0.0119 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0119

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 0.2544) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.2020), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0524 (+25.96%).

2021 Avg (June) 0.2544
2020 Avg (June) 0.2020

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2437 0.2291 0.2341
February 0.2464 0.2336 0.2395
March 0.2403 0.2273 0.2357
April 0.2499 0.2401 0.2450
May 0.2573 0.2432 0.2509
June 0.2620 0.2462 0.2544
July 0.2511 0.2364 0.2426
August 0.2448 0.2309 0.2386
September 0.2494 0.2320 0.2424
October 0.2431 0.2318 0.2372
November 0.2347 0.2179 0.2275
December 0.2265 0.2166 0.2224