2018 AED to SLL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AED based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |