2018 SZL to MXN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6154 MXN

YEARLY LOW

1.2484 MXN

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4601 MXN

2018 SZL to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SZL to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 1.6154. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 1.2484.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3670 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5501 to the December average rate of 1.4114, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.6154 was up 0.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.6152, 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 8,077 MXN

2017 Average 7,108 MXN

Yearly Trough Low 6,242 MXN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,835.06 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.6026

1.2604

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to MXN 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 1.5503, compared to 1.3699 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1804 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5503

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3699

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.1688 MXN (High: 1.5988 / Low: 1.4300). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0402 MXN (High: 1.4423 / Low: 1.4021).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1688

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0402

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1133 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1133

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.5741) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.5355), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0386 (+2.51%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.5741

2017 Avg (February) 1.5355

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6004	1.5167	1.5501
February	1.6154	1.5382	1.5741
March	1.6039	1.5357	1.5694
April	1.5433	1.4920	1.5196
May	1.5946	1.5088	1.5586
June	1.5988	1.4300	1.5300
July	1.4423	1.4021	1.4168
August	1.4042	1.2999	1.3456
September	1.3318	1.2484	1.2889
October	1.3837	1.2720	1.3210
November	1.4925	1.3858	1.4355
December	1.5005	1.3563	1.4114