YEARLY HIGH
1.0027 SZL
YEARLY LOW
0.7479 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8571 SZL

2018 MVR to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MVR to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 1.0027. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.7479.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2548 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7920 to the December average rate of 0.9213, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.0027 was up 6.49% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.9416, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,013 SZL
2017 Average 4,313 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 3,740 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,273.81 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.9751
0.7479
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR 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 0.7962, compared to 0.9180 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1217 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7962
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9180

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0880 SZL (High: 0.9473 / Low: 0.8593). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0244 SZL (High: 0.7783 / Low: 0.7539).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0880
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0244

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 0.0291 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0291

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.9562) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.8528), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1034 (+12.13%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.9562
2017 Avg (September) 0.8528

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8133 0.7695 0.7920
February 0.7891 0.7479 0.7674
March 0.7783 0.7539 0.7669
April 0.8050 0.7667 0.7838
May 0.8227 0.7905 0.8089
June 0.8960 0.8116 0.8585
July 0.8984 0.8483 0.8693
August 0.9473 0.8593 0.9082
September 1.0027 0.9167 0.9562
October 0.9673 0.9176 0.9410
November 0.9413 0.8868 0.9120
December 0.9421 0.8841 0.9213