YEARLY HIGH
22.5776 YER
YEARLY LOW
16.1499 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.0464 YER

2018 SZL to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SZL to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 22.5776. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 16.1499.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.4277 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.5229 to the December average rate of 17.5884, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 22.5776 was up 10.88% compared to the 2017 peak of 20.3626, 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 112,888 YER
2017 Average 94,083 YER
Yearly Trough Low 80,749 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,138.54 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

21.6325
16.5642
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to YER 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 20.4043, compared to 17.6886 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.7157 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.4043
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.6886

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 1.8076 YER (High: 18.9016 / Low: 17.0940). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7771 YER (High: 20.4142 / Low: 19.6371).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.8076
May Spread (Stable) ±0.7771

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.0658 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0658

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 21.2102) against the same month in 2017 (average: 19.3568), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8534 (+9.58%).

2018 Avg (March) 21.2102
2017 Avg (March) 19.3568

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.1078 19.9734 20.5229
February 21.6483 20.5900 21.1375
March 22.5776 20.8026 21.2102
April 21.1807 20.1119 20.7035
May 20.4142 19.6371 19.9587
June 19.8946 18.1284 18.8929
July 19.0996 18.1130 18.6722
August 18.9016 17.0940 17.8766
September 17.7179 16.1499 16.9866
October 17.7014 16.8067 17.2406
November 18.2716 17.2111 17.7671
December 18.3272 17.1955 17.5884