2018 GMD to SZL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3227 SZL

YEARLY LOW

0.2437 SZL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2750 SZL

2018 GMD to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GMD to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 0.3227. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 0.2437.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0790 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2542 to the December average rate of 0.2878, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3227 was up 0.25% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3219, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,614 SZL

2017 Average 1,453 SZL

Yearly Trough Low 1,219 SZL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 395.07 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3093

0.2449

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.2596, compared to 0.2904 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0307 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2596

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2904

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0360 SZL (High: 0.3227 / Low: 0.2867). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0076 SZL (High: 0.2535 / Low: 0.2459).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0360

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0076

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0104 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0104

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.3039) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2855), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0184 (+6.45%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.3039

2017 Avg (September) 0.2855

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2633	0.2437	0.2542
February	0.2577	0.2440	0.2502
March	0.2535	0.2459	0.2504
April	0.2640	0.2496	0.2561
May	0.2706	0.2599	0.2659
June	0.2929	0.2668	0.2810
July	0.2933	0.2726	0.2812
August	0.3049	0.2755	0.2914
September	0.3227	0.2867	0.3039
October	0.3004	0.2872	0.2935
November	0.2939	0.2768	0.2845
December	0.2950	0.2760	0.2878