2018 SZL to CNY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5476 CNY

YEARLY LOW

0.4407 CNY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5017 CNY

2018 SZL to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SZL to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 0.5476. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.4407.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1069 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5268 to the December average rate of 0.4843, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5476 was down 0.66% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5512, 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 2,738 CNY

2017 Average 2,541 CNY

Yearly Trough Low 2,203 CNY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 534.58 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5408

0.4583

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to CNY 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 0.5186, compared to 0.4847 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0339 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5186

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4847

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0489 CNY (High: 0.5153 / Low: 0.4664). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0126 CNY (High: 0.5390 / Low: 0.5264).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0489

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0126

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0237 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0237

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.5340) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5206), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0134 (+2.57%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.5340

2017 Avg (February) 0.5206

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5351	0.5193	0.5268
February	0.5476	0.5172	0.5340
March	0.5390	0.5264	0.5337
April	0.5336	0.5084	0.5211
May	0.5177	0.5001	0.5080
June	0.5093	0.4717	0.4880
July	0.5199	0.4805	0.5010
August	0.5153	0.4664	0.4889
September	0.4877	0.4407	0.4652
October	0.4873	0.4651	0.4766
November	0.5067	0.4761	0.4924
December	0.5094	0.4728	0.4843