2021 SZL to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1529.2693 STD

YEARLY LOW

1309.3393 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1404.3171 STD

2021 SZL to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SZL to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 1529.2693. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 1309.3393.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 219.9300 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1355.3221 to the December average rate of 1336.5102, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1529.2693 was down 0.63% compared to the 2020 peak of 1538.9572, 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 7,646,347 STD

2020 Average 6,573,214 STD

Yearly Trough Low 6,546,697 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,099,650.06 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1495.7768

1322.0314

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to STD 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 1416.4862, compared to 1392.1479 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 24.3384 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1416.4862

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1392.1479

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 97.5765 STD (High: 1472.2109 / Low: 1374.6344). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 42.0814 STD (High: 1457.4901 / Low: 1415.4087).

September Spread (Volatile) ±97.5765

April Spread (Stable) ±42.0814

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 58.4250 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -58.4250

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 1481.2980) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1286.8175), the exchange rate shifted by +194.4805 (+15.11%).

2021 Avg (June) 1481.2980

2020 Avg (June) 1286.8175

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1398.1585	1322.7123	1355.3221
February	1401.8067	1356.8545	1379.7872
March	1402.3029	1309.6139	1371.8128
April	1457.4901	1415.4087	1436.4181
May	1506.8952	1433.6100	1474.2792
June	1529.2693	1434.7413	1481.2980
July	1455.0175	1391.1260	1422.8731
August	1440.3322	1359.7491	1400.6048
September	1472.2109	1374.6344	1426.5130
October	1442.4417	1379.3544	1408.5000
November	1398.1491	1311.3011	1357.8862
December	1363.7197	1309.3393	1336.5102