YEARLY HIGH
1.0276 SZL
YEARLY LOW
0.9616 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9998 SZL

2021 LSL to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LSL to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 18, valuing the pair at 1.0276. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 0.9616.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0660 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0010 to the December average rate of 1.0004, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.0276 was up 0.65% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.0209, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LSL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,138 SZL
2020 Average 5,000 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 4,808 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 329.92 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.0013
0.9972
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to SZL 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 1.0002, compared to 0.9994 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0002
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9994

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 0.0440 SZL (High: 1.0276 / Low: 0.9835). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 SZL (High: 1.0018 / Low: 0.9984).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0440
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 1.0009) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.9991), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0018 (+0.18%).

2021 Avg (June) 1.0009
2020 Avg (June) 0.9991

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0113 0.9947 1.0010
February 1.0036 0.9941 1.0000
March 1.0045 0.9888 0.9994
April 1.0027 0.9941 0.9996
May 1.0018 0.9984 1.0001
June 1.0276 0.9835 1.0009
July 1.0143 0.9844 0.9988
August 1.0157 0.9841 1.0000
September 1.0009 0.9616 0.9975
October 1.0032 0.9941 0.9996
November 1.0265 0.9834 0.9998
December 1.0183 0.9869 1.0004