2018 HTG to SZL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2246 SZL

YEARLY LOW

0.1797 SZL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1958 SZL

2018 HTG to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HTG to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 0.2246. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.1797.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0449 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1891 to the December average rate of 0.1872, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2246 was down 1.42% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2279, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,123 SZL

2017 Average 1,026 SZL

Yearly Trough Low 899 SZL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 224.63 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2154

0.1809

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.1900, compared to 0.2016 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0116 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1900

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2016

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0223 SZL (High: 0.2246 / Low: 0.2023). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0064 SZL (High: 0.1865 / Low: 0.1802).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0223

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0064

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0114 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0114

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.2126) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2081), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0045 (+2.17%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.2126

2017 Avg (September) 0.2081

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1939	0.1851	0.1891
February	0.1896	0.1797	0.1847
March	0.1865	0.1802	0.1838
April	0.1926	0.1828	0.1867
May	0.1984	0.1883	0.1940
June	0.2077	0.1938	0.2014
July	0.2102	0.1958	0.2020
August	0.2161	0.1986	0.2081
September	0.2246	0.2023	0.2126
October	0.2122	0.1993	0.2055
November	0.2023	0.1860	0.1941
December	0.1928	0.1840	0.1872