2018 FKP to SZL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

20.0196 SZL

YEARLY LOW

16.1466 SZL

YEARLY AVERAGE

17.6272 SZL

2018 FKP to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FKP to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 20.0196. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 16.1466.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8730 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.8542 to the December average rate of 18.0368, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 20.0196 was up 5.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 19.0547, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 100,098 SZL

2017 Average 85,791 SZL

Yearly Trough Low 80,733 SZL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,365.16 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

19.4970

16.2793

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FKP 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 16.9108, compared to 18.3436 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4328 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.9108

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.3436

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 1.7265 SZL (High: 18.9819 / Low: 17.2554). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4688 SZL (High: 17.0636 / Low: 16.5948).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.7265

January Spread (Stable) ±0.4688

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.7216 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7216

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 19.2289) against the same month in 2017 (average: 17.5087), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7202 (+9.82%).

2018 Avg (September) 19.2289

2017 Avg (September) 17.5087

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	17.0636	16.5948	16.8542
February	17.0535	16.1466	16.5475
March	16.9688	16.3386	16.5508
April	17.3446	16.5980	17.0004
May	17.1861	16.5618	16.8869
June	18.1923	16.7520	17.6250
July	18.2133	17.1924	17.6692
August	18.9819	17.2554	18.0391
September	20.0196	18.4727	19.2289
October	19.5590	18.3599	18.9046
November	18.9098	17.5188	18.1830
December	18.5183	17.3902	18.0368