YEARLY HIGH
0.0320 SZL
YEARLY LOW
0.0240 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0274 SZL

2018 AMD to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AMD to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 0.0320. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.0240.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0079 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0253 to the December average rate of 0.0294, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0320 was up 7.40% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0298, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 160 SZL
2017 Average 138 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 120 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39.63 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0311
0.0240
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AMD 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 0.0255, compared to 0.0293 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0038 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0255
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0293

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0028 SZL (High: 0.0303 / Low: 0.0275). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 SZL (High: 0.0251 / Low: 0.0242).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0305) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0275), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0030 (+10.98%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0305
2017 Avg (September) 0.0275

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0258 0.0247 0.0253
February 0.0252 0.0240 0.0246
March 0.0251 0.0242 0.0247
April 0.0259 0.0246 0.0251
May 0.0264 0.0253 0.0259
June 0.0287 0.0260 0.0275
July 0.0287 0.0273 0.0279
August 0.0303 0.0275 0.0291
September 0.0320 0.0293 0.0305
October 0.0307 0.0292 0.0299
November 0.0298 0.0283 0.0290
December 0.0301 0.0280 0.0294