2018 SZL to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.1796 LRD

YEARLY LOW

9.9506 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.8752 LRD

2018 SZL to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SZL to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 12.1796. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 9.9506.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2290 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.4029 to the December average rate of 11.0734, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 12.1796 was up 19.31% compared to the 2017 peak of 10.2087, 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 60,898 LRD

2017 Average 39,235 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 49,753 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,145.03 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11.6976

10.2852

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to LRD 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 10.7332, compared to 11.0171 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2839 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.7332

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.0171

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 1.3081 LRD (High: 12.1796 / Low: 10.8715). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3714 LRD (High: 11.2782 / Low: 10.9068).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.3081

March Spread (Stable) ±0.3714

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.6228 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6228

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 11.5799) against the same month in 2017 (average: 7.0609), the exchange rate shifted by +4.5189 (+64.00%).

2018 Avg (July) 11.5799

2017 Avg (July) 7.0609

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.8558	10.0238	10.4029
February	11.2845	10.0805	10.6669
March	11.2782	10.9068	11.0646
April	11.1511	10.5134	10.8449
May	11.0451	10.3478	10.6758
June	11.0040	10.3334	10.7441
July	12.1796	10.8715	11.5799
August	11.4444	10.5323	10.9571
September	10.9896	9.9506	10.5075
October	11.0041	10.5297	10.7887
November	11.5389	10.7698	11.1961
December	11.5739	10.7850	11.0734