2018 DOP to SZL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3115 SZL

YEARLY LOW

0.2350 SZL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2667 SZL

2018 DOP to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DOP to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 0.3115. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.2350.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0765 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2516 to the December average rate of 0.2826, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3115 was up 3.10% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3022, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,558 SZL

2017 Average 1,406 SZL

Yearly Trough Low 1,175 SZL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 382.56 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3005

0.2345

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 0.2498, compared to 0.2836 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0338 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2498

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2836

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0285 SZL (High: 0.3115 / Low: 0.2830). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0080 SZL (High: 0.2435 / Low: 0.2356).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0285

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0080

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0094 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0094

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.2950) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2775), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0175 (+6.32%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.2950

2017 Avg (September) 0.2775

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2574	0.2440	0.2516
February	0.2494	0.2350	0.2422
March	0.2435	0.2356	0.2400
April	0.2513	0.2393	0.2444
May	0.2576	0.2477	0.2532
June	0.2785	0.2534	0.2677
July	0.2800	0.2634	0.2702
August	0.2924	0.2660	0.2813
September	0.3115	0.2830	0.2950
October	0.3017	0.2834	0.2908
November	0.2901	0.2733	0.2820
December	0.2876	0.2717	0.2826