2018 BMD to SZL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15.5016 SZL

YEARLY LOW

11.5630 SZL

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.2348 SZL

2018 BMD to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BMD to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 15.5016. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 11.5630.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9386 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.1992 to the December average rate of 14.2379, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 15.5016 was up 6.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.4916, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 77,508 SZL

2017 Average 66,554 SZL

Yearly Trough Low 57,815 SZL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,693.11 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

15.0374

11.5554

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 12.2978, compared to 14.1719 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8741 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.2978

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.1719

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 1.4031 SZL (High: 14.6454 / Low: 13.2423). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3766 SZL (High: 12.0319 / Low: 11.6553).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.4031

March Spread (Stable) ±0.3766

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 0.4282 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4282

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 14.7472) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.1447), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6025 (+12.19%).

2018 Avg (September) 14.7472

2017 Avg (September) 13.1447

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.5326	11.8585	12.1992
February	12.1600	11.5630	11.8455
March	12.0319	11.6553	11.8477
April	12.4460	11.8150	12.0921
May	12.7597	12.2602	12.5418
June	13.8074	12.5804	13.2604
July	13.8437	13.1050	13.4104
August	14.6454	13.2423	14.0198
September	15.5016	14.1270	14.7472
October	14.8959	14.1402	14.5222
November	14.5429	13.7015	14.0940
December	14.5619	13.6600	14.2379