YEARLY HIGH
8.1050 SZL
YEARLY LOW
6.7438 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.3878 SZL

2021 BBD to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BBD to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 8.1050. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 6.7438.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3612 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.5482 to the December average rate of 7.9379, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 8.1050 was down 15.03% compared to the 2020 peak of 9.5386, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 40,525 SZL
2020 Average 41,143 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 33,719 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,806.01 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

8.0388
6.8282
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 7.2688, compared to 7.5068 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2380 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.2688
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.5068

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.5846 SZL (High: 8.0790 / Low: 7.4944). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2475 SZL (High: 7.3618 / Low: 7.1143).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.5846
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2475

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2713 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2713

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 7.9379) against the same month in 2020 (average: 7.4508), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4871 (+6.54%).

2021 Avg (December) 7.9379
2020 Avg (December) 7.4508

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.7365 7.2917 7.5482
February 7.5350 7.2200 7.3861
March 7.7647 7.3519 7.4929
April 7.3618 7.1143 7.2217
May 7.2328 6.8807 7.0345
June 7.1505 6.7438 6.9291
July 7.4397 7.0900 7.2430
August 7.6549 7.1855 7.4045
September 7.5871 7.0465 7.2706
October 7.5965 7.2366 7.4349
November 8.0790 7.4944 7.7497
December 8.1050 7.7677 7.9379