YEARLY HIGH
3.5021 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.5595 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7296 SDG

2018 SZL to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SZL to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 3.5021. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.5595.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9425 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5750 to the December average rate of 3.3442, the exchange rate registered a net change of 481.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.5021 was up 514.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5697, 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 17,510 SDG
2017 Average 2,495 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 2,798 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,712.72 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.6622
0.2943
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to SDG 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 1.3020, compared to 2.1573 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8553 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3020
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1573

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 2.0922 SDG (High: 3.3053 / Low: 1.2130). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0332 SDG (High: 0.5928 / Low: 0.5595).

October Spread (Volatile) ±2.0922
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0332

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 0.0794 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0794

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 3.3442) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5130), the exchange rate shifted by +2.8313 (+551.92%).

2018 Avg (December) 3.3442
2017 Avg (December) 0.5130

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5928 0.5595 0.5750
February 1.5599 0.5821 1.4118
March 1.5604 1.5032 1.5265
April 1.5349 1.4571 1.4974
May 1.4712 1.4153 1.4404
June 1.4392 1.3036 1.3609
July 1.3729 1.3003 1.3431
August 1.3595 1.2341 1.2869
September 1.2750 1.1612 1.2231
October 3.3053 1.2130 2.3648
November 3.4741 3.2759 3.3816
December 3.5021 3.2684 3.3442