2018 SOS to SZL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0268 SZL

YEARLY LOW

0.0199 SZL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0229 SZL

2018 SOS to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SOS to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 0.0268. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.0199.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0069 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0210 to the December average rate of 0.0246, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0268 was up 6.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0251, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 134 SZL

2017 Average 115 SZL

Yearly Trough Low 100 SZL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 34.26 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0260

0.0199

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.0213, compared to 0.0245 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0213

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0245

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0024 SZL (High: 0.0253 / Low: 0.0229). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 SZL (High: 0.0207 / Low: 0.0200).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0255) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0226), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0029 (+12.71%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0255

2017 Avg (September) 0.0226

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0216	0.0204	0.0210
February	0.0210	0.0199	0.0204
March	0.0207	0.0200	0.0204
April	0.0216	0.0203	0.0209
May	0.0222	0.0213	0.0218
June	0.0240	0.0218	0.0230
July	0.0239	0.0226	0.0232
August	0.0253	0.0229	0.0242
September	0.0268	0.0244	0.0255
October	0.0257	0.0244	0.0251
November	0.0251	0.0236	0.0243
December	0.0251	0.0235	0.0246