2018 SZL to DJF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15.3161 DJF

YEARLY LOW

11.4859 DJF

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.5252 DJF

2018 SZL to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SZL to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 15.3161. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 11.4859.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8302 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.6529 to the December average rate of 12.5082, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 15.3161 was up 5.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.5257, 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 76,581 DJF

2017 Average 67,222 DJF

Yearly Trough Low 57,430 DJF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,151.05 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

15.2854

11.7935

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to DJF 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 14.4712, compared to 12.5791 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.8921 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.4712

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.5791

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 1.2844 DJF (High: 13.4418 / Low: 12.1574). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4679 DJF (High: 15.1871 / Low: 14.7192).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.2844

March Spread (Stable) ±0.4679

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 0.7296 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7296

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 14.9944) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.5501), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4444 (+10.66%).

2018 Avg (February) 14.9944

2017 Avg (February) 13.5501

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	15.0417	14.2803	14.6529
February	15.3161	14.5781	14.9944
March	15.1871	14.7192	14.9455
April	14.9831	14.2154	14.6320
May	14.5084	13.9501	14.1661
June	14.1490	12.8942	13.4365
July	13.5826	12.8579	13.2728
August	13.4418	12.1574	12.7144
September	12.6035	11.4859	12.0845
October	12.5918	11.9529	12.2611
November	12.9913	12.2413	12.6337
December	13.0307	12.2271	12.5082