2018 SZL to USD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0865 USD

YEARLY LOW

0.0645 USD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0761 USD

2018 SZL to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SZL to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.0865. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.0645.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0220 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0820 to the December average rate of 0.0703, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0865 was up 6.32% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0813, 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 432 USD

2017 Average 376 USD

Yearly Trough Low 323 USD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 109.87 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0861

0.0662

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SZL to USD 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 0.0815, compared to 0.0707 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0108 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0815

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0707

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0072 USD (High: 0.0755 / Low: 0.0683). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 USD (High: 0.0858 / Low: 0.0831).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0072

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

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 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0844) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0757), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0087 (+11.50%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0844

2017 Avg (February) 0.0757

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0843	0.0798	0.0820
February	0.0865	0.0822	0.0844
March	0.0858	0.0831	0.0844
April	0.0846	0.0803	0.0827
May	0.0816	0.0784	0.0797
June	0.0795	0.0724	0.0755
July	0.0763	0.0722	0.0746
August	0.0755	0.0683	0.0714
September	0.0708	0.0645	0.0679
October	0.0707	0.0671	0.0689
November	0.0730	0.0688	0.0710
December	0.0732	0.0687	0.0703