YEARLY HIGH
0.0513 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0441 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0476 XDR

2021 SZL to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SZL to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 0.0513. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.0441.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0072 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0460 to the December average rate of 0.0449, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0513 was down 0.68% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0517, 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 257 XDR
2020 Average 219 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 221 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35.93 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0508
0.0444
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to XDR 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 0.0480, compared to 0.0472 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) 0.0480
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0472

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0031 XDR (High: 0.0473 / Low: 0.0442). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 XDR (High: 0.0492 / Low: 0.0479).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0031
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

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 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 0.0503) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0423), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0079 (+18.77%).

2021 Avg (June) 0.0503
2020 Avg (June) 0.0423

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0476 0.0448 0.0460
February 0.0480 0.0462 0.0470
March 0.0477 0.0450 0.0467
April 0.0492 0.0479 0.0485
May 0.0503 0.0482 0.0494
June 0.0513 0.0490 0.0503
July 0.0495 0.0473 0.0485
August 0.0488 0.0461 0.0475
September 0.0498 0.0468 0.0484
October 0.0489 0.0465 0.0476
November 0.0473 0.0442 0.0459
December 0.0459 0.0441 0.0449