YEARLY HIGH
6231.4680 SLL
YEARLY LOW
4626.7261 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
5761.7410 SLL

2018 AUD to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AUD to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 6231.4680. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 2, dropping to 4626.7261.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1604.7419 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6097.6450 to the December average rate of 6007.0994, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6231.4680 was up 2.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 6076.0789, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 31,157,340 SLL
2017 Average 28,674,510 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 23,133,630 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,023,709.55 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6234.0131
4597.5963
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 5834.1893, compared to 5689.2928 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 144.8965 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5834.1893
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5689.2928

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 1443.3075 SLL (High: 6176.0885 / Low: 4732.7810). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 135.4209 SLL (High: 6154.8754 / Low: 6019.4545).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1443.3075
November Spread (Stable) ±135.4209

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 712.5287 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -712.5287

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 6097.6450) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5152.9475), the exchange rate shifted by +944.6975 (+18.33%).

2018 Avg (January) 6097.6450
2017 Avg (January) 5152.9475

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6231.4680 5967.2595 6097.6450
February 6164.2544 5953.2109 6037.3193
March 6039.5167 5891.0086 5953.9107
April 6015.8166 5810.2541 5909.0634
May 5922.3998 5716.5231 5859.8630
June 5989.1273 4628.6214 5147.3343
July 4857.8278 4626.7261 4733.9643
August 6176.0885 4732.7810 5315.7810
September 6122.9971 5964.3815 6038.9232
October 6064.1981 5918.3076 5957.7930
November 6154.8754 6019.4545 6082.1959
December 6186.8457 5901.3857 6007.0994