2018 AFN to SZL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2207 SZL

YEARLY LOW

0.1671 SZL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1826 SZL

2018 AFN to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 0.2207. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.1671.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0536 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1748 to the December average rate of 0.1884, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2207 was up 4.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2111, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,104 SZL

2017 Average 980 SZL

Yearly Trough Low 836 SZL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 268.14 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1993

0.1680

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 0.1750, compared to 0.1901 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0151 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1750

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1901

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0400 SZL (High: 0.2207 / Low: 0.1808). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0055 SZL (High: 0.1731 / Low: 0.1676).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0400

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0055

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0050 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0050

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.1873) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2056), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0183 (-8.90%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.1873

2017 Avg (November) 0.2056

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1796	0.1706	0.1748
February	0.1748	0.1671	0.1708
March	0.1731	0.1676	0.1706
April	0.1769	0.1701	0.1728
May	0.1800	0.1725	0.1765
June	0.1921	0.1764	0.1847
July	0.1887	0.1804	0.1840
August	0.1998	0.1829	0.1927
September	0.2096	0.1865	0.1967
October	0.1966	0.1870	0.1917
November	0.2207	0.1808	0.1873
December	0.1949	0.1796	0.1884