YEARLY HIGH
11.1539 SZL
YEARLY LOW
8.9589 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.8671 SZL

2018 AUD to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AUD to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 11.1539. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 8.9589.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1950 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.7027 to the December average rate of 10.1916, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11.1539 was up 1.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.0354, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 55,770 SZL
2017 Average 51,033 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 44,795 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,974.97 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

10.7554
9.0473
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 9.4785, compared to 10.2558 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7773 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.4785
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.2558

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.9750 SZL (High: 11.1539 / Low: 10.1789). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3171 SZL (High: 9.8386 / Low: 9.5215).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.9750
January Spread (Stable) ±0.3171

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3831 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3831

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 10.6131) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.4756), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1375 (+1.31%).

2018 Avg (September) 10.6131
2017 Avg (September) 10.4756

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.8386 9.5215 9.7027
February 9.5767 9.0769 9.3197
March 9.3284 8.9589 9.1896
April 9.4202 9.0801 9.2854
May 9.6740 9.2463 9.4418
June 10.1980 9.5976 9.9315
July 10.2017 9.7231 9.9314
August 10.6525 9.7777 10.2700
September 11.1539 10.1789 10.6131
October 10.5778 10.0647 10.3120
November 10.4780 9.9728 10.2167
December 10.3335 9.9881 10.1916