2018 LRD to SZL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1005 SZL

YEARLY LOW

0.0821 SZL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0921 SZL

2018 LRD to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 0.1005. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 0.0821.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0184 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0962 to the December average rate of 0.0903, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1005 was down 33.43% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1510, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 502 SZL

2017 Average 646 SZL

Yearly Trough Low 411 SZL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 91.96 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0972

0.0855

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.0932, compared to 0.0909 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0932

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0909

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0106 SZL (High: 0.0992 / Low: 0.0886). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 SZL (High: 0.0917 / Low: 0.0887).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0106

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0067 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0953) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1124), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0172 (-15.28%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0953

2017 Avg (September) 0.1124

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0998	0.0921	0.0962
February	0.0992	0.0886	0.0939
March	0.0917	0.0887	0.0904
April	0.0951	0.0897	0.0922
May	0.0966	0.0905	0.0937
June	0.0968	0.0909	0.0931
July	0.0920	0.0821	0.0864
August	0.0949	0.0874	0.0913
September	0.1005	0.0910	0.0953
October	0.0950	0.0909	0.0927
November	0.0929	0.0867	0.0893
December	0.0927	0.0864	0.0903