YEARLY HIGH
1.7129 SZL
YEARLY LOW
1.4006 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5200 SZL

2018 SEK to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SEK to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 1.7129. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 1.4006.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3122 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5162 to the December average rate of 1.5753, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.7129 was down 0.86% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.7277, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,564 SZL
2017 Average 7,806 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 7,003 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,561.05 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.6675
1.4070
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SEK 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 1.4655, compared to 1.5745 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1090 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4655
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5745

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.1174 SZL (High: 1.7129 / Low: 1.5955). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0398 SZL (High: 1.5352 / Low: 1.4955).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1174
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0398

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0498 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0498

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.6458) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.6425), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0033 (+0.20%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.6458
2017 Avg (September) 1.6425

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5352 1.4955 1.5162
February 1.5275 1.4179 1.4723
March 1.4736 1.4006 1.4377
April 1.4544 1.4078 1.4287
May 1.4708 1.4029 1.4328
June 1.5467 1.4369 1.5055
July 1.5623 1.4906 1.5197
August 1.6010 1.4916 1.5451
September 1.7129 1.5955 1.6458
October 1.6400 1.5633 1.6054
November 1.6070 1.5099 1.5556
December 1.6133 1.5062 1.5753