2018 SZL to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5976 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.4474 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5256 BOB

2018 SZL to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SZL to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.5976. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.4474.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1503 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5667 to the December average rate of 0.4856, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5976 was up 6.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5633, 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 2,988 BOB

2017 Average 2,608 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 2,237 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 751.31 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5950

0.4578

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to BOB 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 0.5630, compared to 0.4881 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0749 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5630

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4881

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0504 BOB (High: 0.5223 / Low: 0.4719). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0190 BOB (High: 0.5929 / Low: 0.5739).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0504

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0190

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 0.0294 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0294

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.5836) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5241), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0595 (+11.34%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.5836

2017 Avg (February) 0.5241

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5827	0.5544	0.5667
February	0.5976	0.5683	0.5836
March	0.5929	0.5739	0.5834
April	0.5849	0.5552	0.5715
May	0.5627	0.5416	0.5511
June	0.5505	0.5006	0.5217
July	0.5270	0.4985	0.5149
August	0.5223	0.4719	0.4932
September	0.4895	0.4474	0.4692
October	0.4888	0.4641	0.4758
November	0.5041	0.4747	0.4900
December	0.5065	0.4748	0.4856