YEARLY HIGH
0.7140 SEK
YEARLY LOW
0.5838 SEK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6593 SEK

2018 SZL to SEK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SZL to SEK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 0.7140. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.5838.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1301 SEK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6596 to the December average rate of 0.6350, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.7140 was up 1.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7055, 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 3,570 SEK
2017 Average 3,212 SEK
Yearly Trough Low 2,919 SEK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 650.68 SEK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7092
0.5986
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to SEK 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 0.6829, compared to 0.6358 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0471 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6829
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6358

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0506 SEK (High: 0.7053 / Low: 0.6547). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0173 SEK (High: 0.6687 / Low: 0.6514).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0506
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0173

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0398 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0398

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.6956) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6904), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0052 (+0.76%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.6956
2017 Avg (March) 0.6904

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6687 0.6514 0.6596
February 0.7053 0.6547 0.6796
March 0.7140 0.6786 0.6956
April 0.7103 0.6875 0.7000
May 0.7128 0.6799 0.6980
June 0.6959 0.6465 0.6646
July 0.6709 0.6401 0.6582
August 0.6704 0.6246 0.6476
September 0.6268 0.5838 0.6078
October 0.6397 0.6098 0.6230
November 0.6623 0.6223 0.6430
December 0.6639 0.6198 0.6350