YEARLY HIGH
0.1429 SZL
YEARLY LOW
0.1098 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1225 SZL

2018 VUV to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VUV to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 0.1429. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.1098.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0331 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1159 to the December average rate of 0.1285, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1429 was up 4.61% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1366, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 VUV based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 714 SZL
2017 Average 623 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 549 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 165.37 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1383
0.1100
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV to SZL 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 0.1159, compared to 0.1292 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0133 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1159
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1292

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0129 SZL (High: 0.1350 / Low: 0.1220). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 SZL (High: 0.1138 / Low: 0.1098).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0129
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0051 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.1359) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1261), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0098 (+7.79%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.1359
2017 Avg (September) 0.1261

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1179 0.1132 0.1159
February 0.1169 0.1098 0.1129
March 0.1138 0.1098 0.1124
April 0.1174 0.1115 0.1142
May 0.1184 0.1138 0.1165
June 0.1277 0.1178 0.1233
July 0.1278 0.1208 0.1236
August 0.1350 0.1220 0.1292
September 0.1429 0.1302 0.1359
October 0.1338 0.1280 0.1308
November 0.1307 0.1235 0.1272
December 0.1310 0.1238 0.1285