2018 SZL to SCR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1889 SCR

YEARLY LOW

0.8780 SCR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0358 SCR

2018 SZL to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SZL to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 1.1889. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.8780.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3109 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1407 to the December average rate of 0.9608, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1889 was up 3.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.1432, 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 5,944 SCR

2017 Average 5,106 SCR

Yearly Trough Low 4,390 SCR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,554.29 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1742

0.9039

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to SCR 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 1.1087, compared to 0.9628 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1459 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1087

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9628

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.1380 SCR (High: 1.0160 / Low: 0.8780). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0559 SCR (High: 0.9701 / Low: 0.9143).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1380

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0559

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 0.0562 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0562

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.1407) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9876), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1532 (+15.51%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.1407

2017 Avg (January) 0.9876

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1889	1.1027	1.1407
February	1.1836	1.0991	1.1497
March	1.1870	1.1238	1.1517
April	1.1589	1.0811	1.1146
May	1.1423	1.0544	1.0759
June	1.0694	0.9806	1.0197
July	1.0364	0.9781	1.0103
August	1.0254	0.9293	0.9706
September	1.0160	0.8780	0.9264
October	0.9701	0.9143	0.9400
November	0.9954	0.9378	0.9689
December	0.9987	0.9371	0.9608