YEARLY HIGH
0.1166 BND
YEARLY LOW
0.0935 BND
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1067 BND

2018 SZL to BND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SZL to BND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 0.1166. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 0.0935.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0231 BND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1084 to the December average rate of 0.1103, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1166 was up 3.93% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1122, 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 583 BND
2017 Average 519 BND
Yearly Trough Low 468 BND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 115.45 BND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1129
0.0955
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to BND 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 0.1093, compared to 0.1040 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1093
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1040

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0186 BND (High: 0.1150 / Low: 0.0965). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 BND (High: 0.1124 / Low: 0.1095).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0186
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0073 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0073

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.1078) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1053), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0025 (+2.40%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.1078
2017 Avg (May) 0.1053

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1104 0.1064 0.1084
February 0.1140 0.1092 0.1115
March 0.1124 0.1095 0.1110
April 0.1111 0.1068 0.1089
May 0.1166 0.1048 0.1078
June 0.1146 0.0979 0.1083
July 0.1153 0.0978 0.1059
August 0.1141 0.0958 0.1076
September 0.1051 0.0952 0.1003
October 0.0997 0.0935 0.0970
November 0.1150 0.0965 0.1030
December 0.1153 0.1009 0.1103