2018 SZL to AMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

41.5974 AMD

YEARLY LOW

31.2823 AMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

36.7254 AMD

2018 SZL to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SZL to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 41.5974. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 31.2823.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.3151 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.5794 to the December average rate of 34.0557, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 41.5974 was up 5.81% compared to the 2017 peak of 39.3138, 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 207,987 AMD

2017 Average 181,388 AMD

Yearly Trough Low 156,412 AMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 51,575.44 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

41.4300

32.0445

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to AMD 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 39.2726, compared to 34.1782 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.0944 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.2726

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.1782

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 3.6088 AMD (High: 38.5092 / Low: 34.9004). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4692 AMD (High: 41.2391 / Low: 39.7699).

June Spread (Volatile) ±3.6088

March Spread (Stable) ±1.4692

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 2.1605 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1605

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 40.6479) against the same month in 2017 (average: 36.8467), the exchange rate shifted by +3.8011 (+10.32%).

2018 Avg (February) 40.6479

2017 Avg (February) 36.8467

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	40.5295	38.7402	39.5794
February	41.5974	39.7370	40.6479
March	41.2391	39.7699	40.5563
April	40.6280	38.5996	39.7929
May	39.5249	37.8091	38.6098
June	38.5092	34.9004	36.4493
July	36.6680	34.8200	35.8857
August	36.3108	32.9738	34.4213
September	34.1742	31.2823	32.8267
October	34.2787	32.6124	33.3938
November	35.3674	33.5233	34.4863
December	35.6591	33.1958	34.0557