YEARLY HIGH
0.3177 AED
YEARLY LOW
0.2370 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2794 AED

2018 SZL to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SZL to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.3177. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.2370.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0807 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3012 to the December average rate of 0.2581, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3177 was up 6.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2988, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,588 AED
2017 Average 1,381 AED
Yearly Trough Low 1,185 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 403.53 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3163
0.2432
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to AED 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 0.2992, compared to 0.2595 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0397 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2992
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2595

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0266 AED (High: 0.2774 / Low: 0.2508). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0099 AED (High: 0.3151 / Low: 0.3053).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0266
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0099

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0156 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0156

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.3102) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2782), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0320 (+11.50%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.3102
2017 Avg (February) 0.2782

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3097 0.2931 0.3012
February 0.3177 0.3021 0.3102
March 0.3151 0.3053 0.3100
April 0.3109 0.2951 0.3038
May 0.2996 0.2879 0.2929
June 0.2920 0.2660 0.2772
July 0.2803 0.2653 0.2740
August 0.2774 0.2508 0.2623
September 0.2600 0.2370 0.2492
October 0.2598 0.2466 0.2530
November 0.2681 0.2526 0.2607
December 0.2689 0.2522 0.2581