2018 SZL to MDL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4439 MDL

YEARLY LOW

1.0773 MDL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2773 MDL

2018 SZL to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SZL to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 1.4439. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 1.0773.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3666 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3895 to the December average rate of 1.2067, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.4439 was down 7.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.5653, 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 7,220 MDL

2017 Average 6,937 MDL

Yearly Trough Low 5,387 MDL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,832.99 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.4348

1.1138

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to MDL 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 1.3600, compared to 1.1945 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1655 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3600

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1945

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.1211 MDL (High: 1.3464 / Low: 1.2253). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0455 MDL (High: 1.4195 / Low: 1.3740).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1211

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0455

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0586 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0586

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.4081) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.5103), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1022 (-6.77%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.4081

2017 Avg (February) 1.5103

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4173	1.3710	1.3895
February	1.4439	1.3707	1.4081
March	1.4195	1.3740	1.3986
April	1.3940	1.3252	1.3606
May	1.3574	1.3088	1.3300
June	1.3464	1.2253	1.2734
July	1.2689	1.2210	1.2462
August	1.2549	1.1396	1.1876
September	1.1965	1.0773	1.1406
October	1.1998	1.1359	1.1715
November	1.2516	1.1780	1.2144
December	1.2552	1.1661	1.2067