2018 SZL to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

140.1508 CDF

YEARLY LOW

105.1477 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

123.1289 CDF

2018 SZL to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SZL to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 140.1508. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 105.1477.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 35.0031 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 131.2937 to the December average rate of 114.2099, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 140.1508 was up 8.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 129.7444, 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 700,754 CDF

2017 Average 548,174 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 525,739 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 175,015.61 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

139.0513

108.4219

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to CDF 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 131.3390, compared to 114.9187 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 16.4204 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 131.3390

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 114.9187

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 11.9119 CDF (High: 123.0265 / Low: 111.1146). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.3083 CDF (High: 138.5348 / Low: 134.2266).

August Spread (Volatile) ±11.9119

March Spread (Stable) ±4.3083

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 6.8782 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.8782

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 136.0216) against the same month in 2017 (average: 96.4029), the exchange rate shifted by +39.6187 (+41.10%).

2018 Avg (February) 136.0216

2017 Avg (February) 96.4029

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	135.4151	127.2368	131.2937
February	140.1508	132.1830	136.0216
March	138.5348	134.2266	136.4988
April	136.7753	129.6975	133.5765
May	131.6997	126.5434	128.7609
June	128.3476	116.9054	121.8827
July	125.7942	116.6353	120.8580
August	123.0265	111.1146	116.1575
September	115.6924	105.1477	110.9743
October	115.5346	109.9048	112.1236
November	118.8606	111.8483	115.1888
December	118.8192	112.3869	114.2099