2018 SZL to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

50.1390 SOS

YEARLY LOW

37.3194 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

44.0301 SOS

2018 SZL to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SZL to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 50.1390. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 37.3194.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.8196 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.5423 to the December average rate of 40.7477, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 50.1390 was up 5.96% compared to the 2017 peak of 47.3194, 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 250,695 SOS

2017 Average 217,714 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 186,597 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 64,098.01 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

50.0286

38.2626

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to SOS 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 47.1555, compared to 40.9048 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.2507 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 47.1555

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.9048

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 4.2731 SOS (High: 45.8761 / Low: 41.6031). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6959 SOS (High: 49.9343 / Low: 48.2384).

June Spread (Volatile) ±4.2731

March Spread (Stable) ±1.6959

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 2.4308 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4308

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 49.0481) against the same month in 2017 (average: 43.8474), the exchange rate shifted by +5.2007 (+11.86%).

2018 Avg (February) 49.0481

2017 Avg (February) 43.8474

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	49.0940	46.3095	47.5423
February	50.1390	47.7272	49.0481
March	49.9343	48.2384	49.0375
April	49.3017	46.3201	47.7830
May	46.9292	45.1366	45.9765
June	45.8761	41.6031	43.5457
July	44.2293	41.7724	43.1283
August	43.7232	39.5176	41.2960
September	40.9710	37.3194	39.2431
October	40.9078	38.8442	39.9015
November	42.4040	39.8432	41.1121
December	42.5492	39.7620	40.7477