2018 SZL to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

46.0631 XAF

YEARLY LOW

36.3705 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

42.1751 XAF

2018 SZL to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SZL to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 46.0631. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 36.3705.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.6926 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 44.0831 to the December average rate of 40.5111, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 46.0631 was down 5.42% compared to the 2017 peak of 48.7019, 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 230,316 XAF

2017 Average 218,792 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 181,852 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 48,463.21 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

45.5574

37.5338

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to XAF 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 44.1133, compared to 40.2370 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.8763 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 44.1133

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.2370

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 4.0509 XAF (High: 42.6234 / Low: 38.5725). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1902 XAF (High: 44.6407 / Low: 43.4505).

August Spread (Volatile) ±4.0509

January Spread (Stable) ±1.1902

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 2.3889 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3889

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 44.8651) against the same month in 2017 (average: 46.7186), the exchange rate shifted by -1.8535 (-3.97%).

2018 Avg (February) 44.8651

2017 Avg (February) 46.7186

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	44.6407	43.4505	44.0831
February	46.0631	43.5895	44.8651
March	45.5286	44.1924	44.8887
April	45.1838	43.3045	44.2005
May	45.3518	43.3466	44.2481
June	44.5647	40.6893	42.3941
July	42.8159	40.7014	41.8363
August	42.6234	38.5725	40.5913
September	39.9041	36.3705	38.2024
October	40.3829	38.3115	39.3234
November	42.1492	39.5570	40.9574
December	42.3372	39.5090	40.5111