YEARLY HIGH
17.4507 SLL
YEARLY LOW
13.0072 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.9698 SLL

2018 AMD to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AMD to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 24, valuing the pair at 17.4507. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 16, dropping to 13.0072.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4434 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.8790 to the December average rate of 17.3101, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 17.4507 was up 8.64% compared to the 2017 peak of 16.0628, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 87,253 SLL
2017 Average 77,477 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 65,036 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,217.12 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

17.7482
12.8795
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AMD 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 15.6793, compared to 16.2602 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5809 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.6793
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.2602

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 3.9359 SLL (High: 17.4507 / Low: 13.5148). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1517 SLL (High: 17.3757 / Low: 17.2241).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.9359
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1517

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 1.8675 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8675

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 15.0543) against the same month in 2017 (average: 15.7447), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6903 (-4.38%).

2018 Avg (August) 15.0543
2017 Avg (August) 15.7447

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.0027 15.7852 15.8790
February 16.0890 15.8411 15.9413
March 16.1189 15.9333 15.9764
April 16.1426 15.8582 15.9947
May 16.2154 15.7699 16.0761
June 16.2230 13.0072 14.2086
July 13.5637 13.0146 13.2853
August 17.4507 13.5148 15.0543
September 17.4365 17.2666 17.3425
October 17.3779 17.2068 17.3033
November 17.4376 17.1789 17.2657
December 17.3757 17.2241 17.3101