2018 SVC to SZL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7716 SZL

YEARLY LOW

1.3213 SZL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5127 SZL

2018 SVC to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SVC to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 1.7716. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 1.3213.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4502 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3945 to the December average rate of 1.6272, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.7716 was up 6.83% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.6583, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,858 SZL

2017 Average 7,608 SZL

Yearly Trough Low 6,607 SZL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,251.13 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.7182

1.3203

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 1.4054, compared to 1.6199 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2144 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4054

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6199

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.1600 SZL (High: 1.6730 / Low: 1.5130). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0476 SZL (High: 1.3791 / Low: 1.3316).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1600

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0476

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 0.0486 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0486

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.6851) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.5011), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1840 (+12.26%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.6851

2017 Avg (September) 1.5011

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4256	1.3555	1.3945
February	1.3891	1.3213	1.3535
March	1.3791	1.3316	1.3542
April	1.4222	1.3503	1.3821
May	1.4578	1.4035	1.4332
June	1.5774	1.4346	1.5152
July	1.5821	1.4983	1.5325
August	1.6730	1.5130	1.6029
September	1.7716	1.6132	1.6851
October	1.7020	1.6162	1.6601
November	1.6623	1.5665	1.6115
December	1.6647	1.5606	1.6272