2018 SZL to KPW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 SZL to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the SZL to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 77.8346. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 58.0585.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.7761 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 73.7964 to the December average rate of 63.2349, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 77.8346 was up 6.32% compared to the 2017 peak of 73.2100, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SZL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
SZL to KPW Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 73.3182, compared to 63.5937 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.7244 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 6.5115 KPW (High: 67.9642 / Low: 61.4527). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4171 KPW (High: 77.2183 / Low: 74.8012).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 3.8342 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 75.9998) against the same month in 2017 (average: 68.1667), the exchange rate shifted by +7.8331 (+11.49%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75.8950 | 71.8125 | 73.7964 |
| February | 77.8346 | 74.0132 | 75.9998 |
| March | 77.2183 | 74.8012 | 75.9683 |
| April | 76.1744 | 72.3124 | 74.4462 |
| May | 73.4084 | 70.5343 | 71.7662 |
| June | 71.5400 | 65.1824 | 67.9320 |
| July | 68.6761 | 65.0116 | 67.1256 |
| August | 67.9642 | 61.4527 | 64.2724 |
| September | 63.7079 | 58.0585 | 61.0720 |
| October | 63.6484 | 60.4192 | 61.9841 |
| November | 65.6861 | 61.8857 | 63.8733 |
| December | 65.8858 | 61.8052 | 63.2349 |