2018 ALL to SLL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 ALL to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the ALL to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 78.1701. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 17, dropping to 57.7649.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.4053 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 70.0301 to the December average rate of 77.3203, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 78.1701 was up 13.22% compared to the 2017 peak of 69.0414, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ALL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
ALL 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 70.4394, compared to 72.3388 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8994 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 18.9978 SLL (High: 78.0209 / Low: 59.0231). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1386 SLL (High: 77.0494 / Low: 75.9108).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 8.9348 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 77.3203) against the same month in 2017 (average: 67.9360), the exchange rate shifted by +9.3842 (+13.81%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71.4958 | 68.5732 | 70.0301 |
| February | 72.4526 | 70.2510 | 71.3915 |
| March | 73.3516 | 70.9254 | 72.1589 |
| April | 73.9257 | 72.0916 | 73.0275 |
| May | 73.4513 | 71.3416 | 72.4817 |
| June | 74.2038 | 57.7649 | 63.5468 |
| July | 60.7246 | 58.1877 | 59.2908 |
| August | 78.0209 | 59.0231 | 66.6587 |
| September | 78.0937 | 76.6910 | 77.2617 |
| October | 77.5490 | 76.1343 | 76.9743 |
| November | 77.0494 | 75.9108 | 76.5272 |
| December | 78.1701 | 76.4395 | 77.3203 |