2018 NPR to SZL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1352 SZL

YEARLY LOW

0.1115 SZL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1208 SZL

2018 NPR to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NPR to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 0.1352. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.1115.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0237 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1198 to the December average rate of 0.1260, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1352 was down 2.49% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1387, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 676 SZL

2017 Average 639 SZL

Yearly Trough Low 558 SZL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 118.32 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1293

0.1125

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 0.1170, compared to 0.1246 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0076 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1170

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1246

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0137 SZL (High: 0.1352 / Low: 0.1215). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 SZL (High: 0.1246 / Low: 0.1209).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0137

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0048 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.1279) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1274), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+0.44%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.1279

2017 Avg (September) 0.1274

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1232	0.1167	0.1198
February	0.1185	0.1115	0.1150
March	0.1159	0.1122	0.1139
April	0.1170	0.1133	0.1151
May	0.1187	0.1137	0.1162
June	0.1259	0.1169	0.1223
July	0.1259	0.1194	0.1221
August	0.1302	0.1208	0.1259
September	0.1352	0.1215	0.1279
October	0.1257	0.1213	0.1233
November	0.1246	0.1209	0.1226
December	0.1298	0.1212	0.1260