2018 SZL to GNF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

779.0925 GNF

YEARLY LOW

583.7381 GNF

YEARLY AVERAGE

688.1777 GNF

2018 SZL to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SZL to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 779.0925. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 583.7381.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 195.3544 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 738.6239 to the December average rate of 643.2446, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 779.0925 was up 3.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 750.9917, 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 3,895,463 GNF

2017 Average 3,430,529 GNF

Yearly Trough Low 2,918,690 GNF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 976,772.04 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

775.1691

600.6737

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to GNF 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 734.4162, compared to 641.9392 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 92.4771 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 734.4162

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 641.9392

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 69.7407 GNF (High: 684.4832 / Low: 614.7425). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 25.0042 GNF (High: 773.0118 / Low: 748.0076).

August Spread (Volatile) ±69.7407

March Spread (Stable) ±25.0042

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 37.1422 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -37.1422

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 760.6278) against the same month in 2017 (average: 710.1254), the exchange rate shifted by +50.5024 (+7.11%).

2018 Avg (February) 760.6278

2017 Avg (February) 710.1254

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	759.6573	718.6808	738.6239
February	779.0925	740.9375	760.6278
March	773.0118	748.0076	760.3499
April	762.3087	725.1540	746.1212
May	735.2613	706.0682	718.9584
June	718.4111	653.7863	681.8161
July	689.6725	653.3668	674.9626
August	684.4832	614.7425	646.1751
September	643.4614	583.7381	615.2150
October	641.4565	607.4722	625.4935
November	667.6447	624.6129	646.5442
December	672.5178	625.2738	643.2446