2018 AUD to SZL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AUD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |