2018 SZL to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0483 LSL

YEARLY LOW

0.9231 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9993 LSL

2018 SZL to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SZL to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 16, valuing the pair at 1.0483. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 20, dropping to 0.9231.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1253 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9991 to the December average rate of 1.0018, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.0483 was up 3.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0158, 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 5,242 LSL

2017 Average 5,000 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 4,615 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 626.34 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.0029

0.9900

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to LSL 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 0.9998, compared to 0.9989 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9998

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9989

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0984 LSL (High: 1.0215 / Low: 0.9231). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0077 LSL (High: 1.0050 / Low: 0.9973).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0984

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0077

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 0.0089 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0089

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.0000) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0006), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0006 (-0.06%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.0000

2017 Avg (September) 1.0006

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0035	0.9848	0.9991
February	1.0036	0.9929	0.9991
March	1.0076	0.9941	1.0008
April	1.0074	0.9990	1.0003
May	1.0050	0.9973	0.9999
June	1.0039	0.9890	0.9994
July	1.0101	0.9841	1.0000
August	1.0215	0.9231	0.9911
September	1.0483	0.9693	1.0000
October	1.0218	0.9947	1.0006
November	1.0099	0.9904	0.9998
December	1.0126	0.9972	1.0018