2018 SZL to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

717.4850 LAK

YEARLY LOW

549.7508 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

639.7033 LAK

2018 SZL to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SZL to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 717.4850. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 549.7508.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 167.7342 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 681.5050 to the December average rate of 600.5147, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 717.4850 was up 6.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 676.4605, 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 3,587,425 LAK

2017 Average 3,089,890 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 2,748,754 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 838,671.03 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

713.0123

565.8409

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to LAK 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 678.2566, compared to 601.1501 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 77.1065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 678.2566

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 601.1501

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 55.6058 LAK (High: 666.5963 / Low: 610.9905). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 22.8723 LAK (High: 712.4671 / Low: 689.5948).

June Spread (Volatile) ±55.6058

March Spread (Stable) ±22.8723

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 31.7373 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -31.7373

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 700.7475) against the same month in 2017 (average: 615.8141), the exchange rate shifted by +84.9334 (+13.79%).

2018 Avg (February) 700.7475

2017 Avg (February) 615.8141

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	700.3793	663.7190	681.5050
February	717.4850	682.2780	700.7475
March	712.4671	689.5948	700.7480
April	703.3432	668.0433	687.3087
May	678.9489	653.8663	665.4837
June	666.5963	610.9905	633.7464
July	643.8142	609.0048	628.4842
August	637.4440	581.8754	606.2365
September	602.0393	549.7508	578.1052
October	602.6175	572.8205	587.3371
November	623.3992	587.6237	606.2229
December	628.3743	587.1814	600.5147