2018 BOB to SZL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2353 SZL

YEARLY LOW

1.6733 SZL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9154 SZL

2018 BOB to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BOB to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 2.2353. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 1.6733.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5620 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7650 to the December average rate of 2.0601, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.2353 was up 6.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.0998, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,177 SZL

2017 Average 9,594 SZL

Yearly Trough Low 8,366 SZL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,810.18 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.1744

1.6722

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 1.7795, compared to 2.0513 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2719 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7795

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0513

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.2046 SZL (High: 2.1192 / Low: 1.9146). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0559 SZL (High: 1.7425 / Low: 1.6866).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2046

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0559

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 0.0607 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0607

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 2.1326) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.8827), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2498 (+13.27%).

2018 Avg (September) 2.1326

2017 Avg (September) 1.8827

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8037	1.7162	1.7650
February	1.7596	1.6733	1.7140
March	1.7425	1.6866	1.7143
April	1.8012	1.7098	1.7502
May	1.8464	1.7772	1.8147
June	1.9976	1.8167	1.9185
July	2.0060	1.8974	1.9426
August	2.1192	1.9146	2.0299
September	2.2353	2.0430	2.1326
October	2.1548	2.0460	2.1019
November	2.1066	1.9838	2.0411
December	2.1062	1.9742	2.0601