YEARLY HIGH
6156.2619 SLL
YEARLY LOW
4173.2060 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
5497.4653 SLL

2018 BND to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BND to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 23, valuing the pair at 6156.2619. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 19, dropping to 4173.2060.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1983.0560 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5799.6645 to the December average rate of 5348.3191, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6156.2619 was up 7.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 5736.0736, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 30,781,310 SLL
2017 Average 27,095,897 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 20,866,030 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,915,279.80 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6102.1382
4367.4434
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 5642.6582, compared to 5352.2724 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 290.3858 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5642.6582
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5352.2724

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 1840.7645 SLL (High: 6150.6521 / Low: 4309.8876). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 108.3000 SLL (High: 5861.6971 / Low: 5753.3972).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1840.7645
February Spread (Stable) ±108.3000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 960.8707 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -960.8707

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 5681.8929) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5594.6027), the exchange rate shifted by +87.2902 (+1.56%).

2018 Avg (September) 5681.8929
2017 Avg (September) 5594.6027

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5878.8672 5722.7643 5799.6645
February 5861.6971 5753.3972 5813.6647
March 5909.0378 5778.0988 5835.6394
April 5907.4421 5774.9931 5844.0366
May 5888.8212 5339.6895 5761.9073
June 5923.1439 4173.2060 4801.0365
July 4693.6901 4309.8876 4512.0013
August 6150.6521 4309.8876 4822.5882
September 6156.2619 5552.3569 5681.8929
October 6092.1107 5925.1412 5957.5803
November 6144.2020 5323.3170 5791.2525
December 6088.7329 5322.9860 5348.3191