YEARLY HIGH
1.2585 SZL
YEARLY LOW
0.6810 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9477 SZL

2021 SCR to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SCR to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 1.2585. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.6810.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5776 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7111 to the December average rate of 1.1805, the exchange rate registered a net change of 66.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.2585 was down 7.99% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.3678, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,293 SZL
2020 Average 4,886 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 3,405 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,887.81 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.2287
0.6495
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.7989, compared to 1.0965 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2976 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7989
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0965

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.3202 SZL (High: 1.0265 / Low: 0.7062). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0303 SZL (High: 0.7113 / Low: 0.6810).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.3202
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0303

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0300 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0300

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 1.1805) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.7031), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4774 (+67.90%).

2021 Avg (December) 1.1805
2020 Avg (December) 0.7031

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7296 0.6877 0.7111
February 0.7113 0.6810 0.6978
March 0.7323 0.6890 0.7080
April 1.0265 0.7062 0.8907
May 0.9762 0.8350 0.8944
June 0.9590 0.8174 0.8914
July 1.0784 0.8795 0.9814
August 1.1799 0.9664 1.0815
September 1.1631 1.0536 1.1081
October 1.1640 0.9896 1.0781
November 1.2454 1.0547 1.1494
December 1.2585 1.0658 1.1805