2018 SBD to SZL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9649 SZL

YEARLY LOW

1.4855 SZL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6787 SZL

2018 SBD to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 1.9649. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 1.4855.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4794 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5702 to the December average rate of 1.7613, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.9649 was up 5.67% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.8596, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,825 SZL

2017 Average 8,521 SZL

Yearly Trough Low 7,428 SZL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,397.02 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.9037

1.4906

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SBD 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 1.5756, compared to 1.7817 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2061 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5756

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7817

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.1779 SZL (High: 1.8564 / Low: 1.6786). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0567 SZL (High: 1.5520 / Low: 1.4953).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1779

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0567

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 0.0632 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0632

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.8693) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.6930), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1763 (+10.41%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.8693

2017 Avg (September) 1.6930

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6061	1.5300	1.5702
February	1.5736	1.4855	1.5275
March	1.5520	1.4953	1.5251
April	1.5975	1.5187	1.5535
May	1.6339	1.5641	1.6017
June	1.7355	1.5972	1.6759
July	1.7418	1.6612	1.6950
August	1.8564	1.6786	1.7771
September	1.9649	1.7907	1.8693
October	1.8765	1.7838	1.8254
November	1.8138	1.7155	1.7622
December	1.8075	1.7103	1.7613