YEARLY HIGH
2284.4416 SLL
YEARLY LOW
1716.5051 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2100.0409 SLL

2018 AED to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AED to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 2284.4416. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 18, dropping to 1716.5051.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 567.9364 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2086.8630 to the December average rate of 2284.2091, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2284.4416 was up 9.50% compared to the 2017 peak of 2086.1614, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,422,208 SLL
2017 Average 10,175,878 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 8,582,526 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,839,682.24 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2338.6062
1685.8405
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED to SLL 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 2057.9864, compared to 2142.0953 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 84.1089 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2057.9864
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2142.0953

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 511.1909 SLL (High: 2284.2345 / Low: 1773.0436). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1772 SLL (High: 2284.3010 / Low: 2284.1238).

August Spread (Volatile) ±511.1909
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1772

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 251.0541 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -251.0541

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 2284.2091) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2081.9679), the exchange rate shifted by +202.2411 (+9.71%).

2018 Avg (December) 2284.2091
2017 Avg (December) 2081.9679

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2094.7425 2083.0038 2086.8630
February 2105.2743 2083.7209 2089.1501
March 2107.0588 2085.4478 2089.8763
April 2112.4707 2086.5247 2094.8843
May 2130.6464 2089.8115 2119.0996
June 2130.8094 1716.5051 1868.0454
July 1773.1305 1716.5051 1740.2376
August 2284.2345 1773.0436 1975.6361
September 2284.2960 2284.0510 2284.1643
October 2284.3010 2284.1238 2284.1688
November 2284.2438 2284.0006 2284.1559
December 2284.4416 2284.1238 2284.2091