2018 SCR to SZL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1389 SZL

YEARLY LOW

0.8411 SZL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9720 SZL

2018 SCR to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SCR to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 1.1389. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 0.8411.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2978 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8768 to the December average rate of 1.0412, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1389 was up 7.98% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0548, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,695 SZL

2017 Average 4,901 SZL

Yearly Trough Low 4,206 SZL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,489.04 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1016

0.8473

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SCR 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 0.9040, compared to 1.0399 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1359 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9040

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0399

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.1547 SZL (High: 1.1389 / Low: 0.9843). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0474 SZL (High: 0.8898 / Low: 0.8425).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1547

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0474

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 0.0316 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0316

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.0804) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9645), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1159 (+12.02%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.0804

2017 Avg (September) 0.9645

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9068	0.8411	0.8768
February	0.9098	0.8449	0.8702
March	0.8898	0.8425	0.8685
April	0.9250	0.8629	0.8975
May	0.9484	0.8754	0.9297
June	1.0197	0.9351	0.9814
July	1.0224	0.9649	0.9900
August	1.0761	0.9752	1.0316
September	1.1389	0.9843	1.0804
October	1.0938	1.0308	1.0641
November	1.0664	1.0046	1.0324
December	1.0672	1.0013	1.0412