YEARLY HIGH
83.0474 KRW
YEARLY LOW
70.9266 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
77.5545 KRW

2021 SZL to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SZL to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 12, valuing the pair at 83.0474. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 70.9266.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.1208 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 72.8650 to the December average rate of 74.6110, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 83.0474 was down 0.20% compared to the 2020 peak of 83.2163, 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 415,237 KRW
2020 Average 359,899 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 354,633 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 60,604.01 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

81.8652
72.0468
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to KRW 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 76.9759, compared to 78.1331 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1572 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 76.9759
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 78.1331

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 6.4806 KRW (High: 80.1178 / Low: 73.6372). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9942 KRW (High: 78.4380 / Low: 76.4438).

November Spread (Volatile) ±6.4806
April Spread (Stable) ±1.9942

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 2.9419 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9419

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2021: 80.6883) against the same month in 2020 (average: 70.3691), the exchange rate shifted by +10.3192 (+14.66%).

2021 Avg (September) 80.6883
2020 Avg (September) 70.3691

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 74.5156 70.9266 72.8650
February 76.3389 74.1705 75.2825
March 76.9059 73.2322 75.4326
April 78.4380 76.4438 77.4715
May 81.0920 77.3193 79.7566
June 82.6285 79.2593 81.0470
July 80.3481 77.5882 79.0287
August 79.9308 76.7524 78.3866
September 83.0474 78.0747 80.6883
October 81.3608 77.3064 79.5128
November 80.1178 73.6372 76.5709
December 76.3833 73.1277 74.6110