YEARLY HIGH
0.0702 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0554 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0643 EUR

2018 SZL to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SZL to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.0702. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.0554.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0148 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0672 to the December average rate of 0.0618, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0702 was down 5.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0741, 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 351 EUR
2017 Average 333 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 277 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 73.88 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0695
0.0572
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to EUR 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 0.0673, compared to 0.0613 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0059 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0673
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0613

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0062 EUR (High: 0.0650 / Low: 0.0588). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 EUR (High: 0.0681 / Low: 0.0662).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0062
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0684) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0712), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0028 (-3.91%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0684
2017 Avg (February) 0.0712

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0681 0.0662 0.0672
February 0.0702 0.0665 0.0684
March 0.0694 0.0674 0.0684
April 0.0689 0.0660 0.0674
May 0.0691 0.0661 0.0675
June 0.0679 0.0620 0.0646
July 0.0653 0.0620 0.0638
August 0.0650 0.0588 0.0619
September 0.0608 0.0554 0.0582
October 0.0616 0.0584 0.0599
November 0.0643 0.0603 0.0624
December 0.0645 0.0602 0.0618