YEARLY HIGH
0.2337 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.1743 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2056 XCD

2018 SZL to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SZL to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.2337. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.1743.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0594 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2216 to the December average rate of 0.1899, 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 0.2337 was up 6.32% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2198, 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 1,169 XCD
2017 Average 1,016 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 872 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 296.92 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2327
0.1789
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to XCD 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 0.2202, compared to 0.1910 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0292 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2202
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1910

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0196 XCD (High: 0.2041 / Low: 0.1845). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0073 XCD (High: 0.2319 / Low: 0.2246).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0196
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0073

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 0.0115 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0115

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.2282) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2047), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0235 (+11.50%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.2282
2017 Avg (February) 0.2047

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2279 0.2156 0.2216
February 0.2337 0.2222 0.2282
March 0.2319 0.2246 0.2281
April 0.2287 0.2171 0.2235
May 0.2204 0.2118 0.2155
June 0.2148 0.1957 0.2040
July 0.2062 0.1952 0.2016
August 0.2041 0.1845 0.1930
September 0.1913 0.1743 0.1834
October 0.1911 0.1814 0.1861
November 0.1972 0.1858 0.1918
December 0.1978 0.1856 0.1899