YEARLY HIGH
1.0305 NAD
YEARLY LOW
0.9476 NAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9991 NAD

2018 SZL to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SZL to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 26, valuing the pair at 1.0305. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 4, dropping to 0.9476.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0829 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9990 to the December average rate of 1.0000, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.0305 was up 1.49% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0153, 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 5,152 NAD
2017 Average 4,998 NAD
Yearly Trough Low 4,738 NAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 414.44 NAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.0047
0.9904
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to NAD 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 0.9992, compared to 0.9991 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9992
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9991

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0675 NAD (High: 1.0151 / Low: 0.9476). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0105 NAD (High: 1.0036 / Low: 0.9931).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0675
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0105

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0081 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0081

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 1.0035) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9985), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0050 (+0.50%).

2018 Avg (July) 1.0035
2017 Avg (July) 0.9985

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0058 0.9925 0.9990
February 1.0036 0.9931 0.9986
March 1.0059 0.9941 1.0004
April 1.0100 0.9945 1.0010
May 1.0140 0.9672 0.9980
June 1.0028 0.9804 0.9983
July 1.0305 0.9826 1.0035
August 1.0100 0.9794 0.9997
September 1.0151 0.9476 0.9916
October 1.0177 0.9692 0.9990
November 1.0144 0.9790 1.0005
December 1.0110 0.9905 1.0000