YEARLY HIGH
0.0716 SZL
YEARLY LOW
0.0325 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0373 SZL

2018 MRO to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MRO to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 0.0716. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.0325.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0391 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0344 to the December average rate of 0.0399, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0716 was up 75.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0409, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 358 SZL
2017 Average 185 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 163 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 195.45 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0435
0.0324
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 0.0346, compared to 0.0400 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0346
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0400

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0320 SZL (High: 0.0716 / Low: 0.0397). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 SZL (High: 0.0338 / Low: 0.0328).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0320
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0426) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0379), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0047 (+12.30%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0426
2017 Avg (October) 0.0379

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0355 0.0334 0.0344
February 0.0343 0.0325 0.0333
March 0.0338 0.0328 0.0333
April 0.0351 0.0332 0.0340
May 0.0359 0.0345 0.0353
June 0.0388 0.0354 0.0373
July 0.0389 0.0369 0.0377
August 0.0410 0.0372 0.0393
September 0.0434 0.0395 0.0413
October 0.0716 0.0397 0.0426
November 0.0407 0.0384 0.0395
December 0.0408 0.0383 0.0399