2018 SZL to AUD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1116 AUD

YEARLY LOW

0.0897 AUD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1016 AUD

2018 SZL to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SZL to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 0.1116. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.0897.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0220 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1031 to the December average rate of 0.0981, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1116 was up 6.26% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1050, 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 558 AUD

2017 Average 490 AUD

Yearly Trough Low 448 AUD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 109.83 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1103

0.0928

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to AUD 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 0.1056, compared to 0.0976 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0080 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1056

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0976

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0086 AUD (High: 0.0982 / Low: 0.0897). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 AUD (High: 0.1001 / Low: 0.0968).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0086

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0052 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0052

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.1088) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1016), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0072 (+7.10%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.1088

2017 Avg (March) 0.1016

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1050	0.1016	0.1031
February	0.1102	0.1044	0.1073
March	0.1116	0.1072	0.1088
April	0.1101	0.1062	0.1077
May	0.1082	0.1034	0.1059
June	0.1042	0.0981	0.1007
July	0.1028	0.0980	0.1007
August	0.1023	0.0939	0.0975
September	0.0982	0.0897	0.0943
October	0.0994	0.0945	0.0970
November	0.1003	0.0954	0.0979
December	0.1001	0.0968	0.0981