YEARLY HIGH
4195.7238 SLL
YEARLY LOW
3128.6051 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
3836.1400 SLL

2018 BZD to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BZD to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 4195.7238. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 11, dropping to 3128.6051.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1067.1187 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3814.1712 to the December average rate of 4161.8647, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4195.7238 was up 9.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 3822.8676, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 20,978,619 SLL
2017 Average 18,584,524 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 15,643,025 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,335,593.51 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4274.2873
3080.8509
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 3760.8381, compared to 3911.4418 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 150.6037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3760.8381
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3911.4418

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 950.1609 SLL (High: 4189.6414 / Low: 3239.4805). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.5183 SLL (High: 4177.8208 / Low: 4169.3025).

August Spread (Volatile) ±950.1609
September Spread (Stable) ±8.5183

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 459.0586 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -459.0586

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 4166.3663) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3801.2039), the exchange rate shifted by +365.1624 (+9.61%).

2018 Avg (November) 4166.3663
2017 Avg (November) 3801.2039

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3837.6492 3794.8635 3814.1712
February 3847.0090 3803.5653 3816.9143
March 3850.3273 3808.6152 3820.1981
April 3860.4677 3810.0807 3828.4873
May 3894.7180 3817.4165 3872.1582
June 3895.9575 3135.2059 3413.0997
July 3248.9636 3128.6051 3180.3040
August 4189.6414 3239.4805 3611.9084
September 4177.8208 4169.3025 4173.3733
October 4193.2263 4165.6178 4174.8343
November 4195.7238 4159.5193 4166.3663
December 4167.8092 4142.6718 4161.8647