YEARLY HIGH
0.7632 TJS
YEARLY LOW
0.6074 TJS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6943 TJS

2018 SZL to TJS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SZL to TJS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.7632. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.6074.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1558 TJS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7231 to the December average rate of 0.6620, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.7632 was up 6.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7169, 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 3,816 TJS
2017 Average 3,231 TJS
Yearly Trough Low 3,037 TJS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 779.22 TJS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7556
0.6290
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to TJS 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 0.7244, compared to 0.6641 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0603 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7244
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6641

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0678 TJS (High: 0.7115 / Low: 0.6437). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0266 TJS (High: 0.7575 / Low: 0.7309).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0678
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0266

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0329 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0329

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.7451) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6044), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1407 (+23.27%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.7451
2017 Avg (February) 0.6044

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7432 0.7077 0.7231
February 0.7632 0.7255 0.7451
March 0.7575 0.7309 0.7445
April 0.7466 0.7142 0.7324
May 0.7307 0.7039 0.7157
June 0.7183 0.6621 0.6855
July 0.7181 0.6623 0.6937
August 0.7115 0.6437 0.6724
September 0.6674 0.6074 0.6395
October 0.6662 0.6327 0.6487
November 0.6872 0.6478 0.6684
December 0.6898 0.6471 0.6620