YEARLY HIGH
2.6929 NIO
YEARLY LOW
2.0601 NIO
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4056 NIO

2018 SZL to NIO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SZL to NIO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 2.6929. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 2.0601.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6328 NIO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5388 to the December average rate of 2.2791, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.6929 was up 7.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.5032, 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 13,464 NIO
2017 Average 11,275 NIO
Yearly Trough Low 10,301 NIO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,163.85 NIO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.6764
2.1287
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to NIO 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 2.5441, compared to 2.2671 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2770 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5441
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2671

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.2248 NIO (High: 2.5129 / Low: 2.2881). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0891 NIO (High: 2.5516 / Low: 2.4625).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2248
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0891

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1171 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1171

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 2.6307) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.2352), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3956 (+17.70%).

2018 Avg (February) 2.6307
2017 Avg (February) 2.2352

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6273 2.4718 2.5388
February 2.6929 2.5580 2.6307
March 2.6803 2.5874 2.6300
April 2.6449 2.5077 2.5809
May 2.5516 2.4625 2.5008
June 2.5129 2.2881 2.3837
July 2.4258 2.2856 2.3655
August 2.3974 2.1815 2.2767
September 2.2695 2.0601 2.1743
October 2.2742 2.1553 2.2155
November 2.3632 2.2217 2.2916
December 2.3704 2.2291 2.2791