YEARLY HIGH
0.8010 SZL
YEARLY LOW
0.6190 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6884 SZL

2018 MXN to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MXN to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 0.8010. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.6190.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1820 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6452 to the December average rate of 0.7092, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.8010 was up 5.69% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7579, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 40,051 SZL
2017 Average 35,285 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 30,952 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,099.49 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7902
0.6214
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 0.6454, compared to 0.7315 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0862 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6454
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7315

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0738 SZL (High: 0.6993 / Low: 0.6255). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0199 SZL (High: 0.7132 / Low: 0.6933).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0738
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0199

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0605 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0605

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.7761) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7372), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0389 (+5.28%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.7761
2017 Avg (September) 0.7372

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6593 0.6248 0.6452
February 0.6501 0.6190 0.6355
March 0.6512 0.6235 0.6372
April 0.6703 0.6480 0.6582
May 0.6628 0.6271 0.6417
June 0.6993 0.6255 0.6543
July 0.7132 0.6933 0.7059
August 0.7693 0.7121 0.7437
September 0.8010 0.7508 0.7761
October 0.7862 0.7227 0.7574
November 0.7216 0.6700 0.6970
December 0.7373 0.6665 0.7092