2018 SZL to PYG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

484.6422 PYG

YEARLY LOW

375.8830 PYG

YEARLY AVERAGE

435.2219 PYG

2018 SZL to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SZL to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 19, valuing the pair at 484.6422. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 375.8830.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 108.7592 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 462.9650 to the December average rate of 416.3829, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 484.6422 was up 6.71% compared to the 2017 peak of 454.1753, 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 2,423,211 PYG

2017 Average 2,117,633 PYG

Yearly Trough Low 1,879,415 PYG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 543,795.85 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

480.2982

389.6975

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to PYG 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 456.5861, compared to 413.8577 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 42.7284 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 456.5861

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 413.8577

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 42.1705 PYG (High: 455.3243 / Low: 413.1538). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 20.1065 PYG (High: 477.7732 / Low: 457.6668).

June Spread (Volatile) ±42.1705

March Spread (Stable) ±20.1065

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 19.5069 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -19.5069

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 472.7481) against the same month in 2017 (average: 432.9703), the exchange rate shifted by +39.7778 (+9.19%).

2018 Avg (February) 472.7481

2017 Avg (February) 432.9703

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	477.7194	452.7184	462.9650
February	484.6422	460.0617	472.7481
March	477.7732	457.6668	465.8452
April	468.9260	445.7898	458.5886
May	461.3985	438.8060	449.4383
June	455.3243	413.1538	429.9314
July	436.9287	412.1485	426.4289
August	433.1011	395.1033	411.8402
September	417.6194	375.8830	397.2476
October	421.2577	396.3724	409.7945
November	433.9834	411.2735	421.4523
December	435.1995	406.5688	416.3829