YEARLY HIGH
4195.0000 SLL
YEARLY LOW
3152.5170 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
3856.8174 SLL

2018 BBD to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BBD to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 20, valuing the pair at 4195.0000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 18, dropping to 3152.5170.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1042.4830 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3832.5403 to the December average rate of 4195.0000, 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 4195.0000 was up 9.49% compared to the 2017 peak of 3831.2500, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 20,975,000 SLL
2017 Average 18,687,980 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 15,762,585 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,212,415.06 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4294.8938
3096.1682
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 3779.5559, compared to 3934.0788 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 154.5230 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3779.5559
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3934.0788

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 938.6450 SLL (High: 4195.0000 / Low: 3256.3550). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SLL (High: 4195.0000 / Low: 4195.0000).

August Spread (Volatile) ±938.6450
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 461.0738 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -461.0738

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 3628.4111) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3763.7413), the exchange rate shifted by -135.3302 (-3.60%).

2018 Avg (August) 3628.4111
2017 Avg (August) 3763.7413

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3846.7631 3825.6250 3832.5403
February 3866.4383 3826.6451 3836.7815
March 3869.5039 3830.0261 3838.0908
April 3879.5039 3832.0039 3847.2955
May 3913.1250 3838.1279 3891.8505
June 3913.1250 3152.5170 3430.7767
July 3256.3550 3152.5170 3196.0620
August 4195.0000 3256.3550 3628.4111
September 4195.0000 4195.0000 4195.0000
October 4195.0000 4195.0000 4195.0000
November 4195.0000 4195.0000 4195.0000
December 4195.0000 4195.0000 4195.0000