2018 SZL to MRO Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

30.7447 MRO

YEARLY LOW

13.9636 MRO

YEARLY AVERAGE

27.0314 MRO

2018 SZL to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SZL to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 30.7447. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 13.9636.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.7811 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.0994 to the December average rate of 25.0832, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 30.7447 was up 6.54% compared to the 2017 peak of 28.8574, 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 153,723 MRO

2017 Average 135,333 MRO

Yearly Trough Low 69,818 MRO

Transaction Impact: A difference of 83,905.55 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

30.6294

23.3286

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to MRO 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 28.9602, compared to 25.1025 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.8577 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.9602

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.1025

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 11.2483 MRO (High: 25.2119 / Low: 13.9636). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9547 MRO (High: 30.5012 / Low: 29.5465).

October Spread (Volatile) ±11.2483

March Spread (Stable) ±0.9547

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 1.5131 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5131

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 30.0110) against the same month in 2017 (average: 27.1905), the exchange rate shifted by +2.8205 (+10.37%).

2018 Avg (February) 30.0110

2017 Avg (February) 27.1905

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	29.9621	28.2009	29.0994
February	30.7447	29.1941	30.0110
March	30.5012	29.5465	30.0210
April	30.0889	28.5232	29.4068
May	29.0167	27.8611	28.3681
June	28.2583	25.7470	26.8551
July	27.1271	25.6796	26.5564
August	26.8836	24.3762	25.4654
September	25.3062	23.0299	24.2367
October	25.2119	13.9636	23.9370
November	26.0555	24.5480	25.3364
December	26.1347	24.5161	25.0832