YEARLY HIGH
4928.0470 SLL
YEARLY LOW
3703.3973 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
4537.6402 SLL

2018 AZN to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AZN to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 20, valuing the pair at 4928.0470. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 18, dropping to 3703.3973.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1224.6496 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4528.9675 to the December average rate of 4928.0470, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4928.0470 was up 8.63% compared to the 2017 peak of 4536.7081, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 24,640,235 SLL
2017 Average 21,761,814 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 18,516,987 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,123,248.23 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5045.3965
3637.2019
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 4453.7487, compared to 4621.5317 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 167.7830 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4453.7487
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4621.5317

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 1102.6667 SLL (High: 4928.0470 / Low: 3825.3803). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SLL (High: 4928.0470 / Low: 4928.0470).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1102.6667
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 540.9605 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -540.9605

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 4262.4507) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4444.9298), the exchange rate shifted by -182.4792 (-4.11%).

2018 Avg (August) 4262.4507
2017 Avg (August) 4444.9298

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4542.8837 4500.7353 4528.9675
February 4580.4097 4510.0259 4542.6728
March 4549.6520 4501.6198 4527.3912
April 4568.6622 4501.6198 4520.5727
May 4596.9163 4508.8140 4571.9242
June 4606.1926 3703.3973 4030.9637
July 3825.3803 3703.3973 3754.5515
August 4928.0470 3825.3803 4262.4507
September 4928.0470 4928.0470 4928.0470
October 4928.0470 4928.0470 4928.0470
November 4928.0470 4928.0470 4928.0470
December 4928.0470 4928.0470 4928.0470