YEARLY HIGH
6547.7663 SLL
YEARLY LOW
4729.6386 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
5953.2273 SLL

2018 CAD to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 6547.7663. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 4729.6386.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1818.1277 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6166.2974 to the December average rate of 6238.4557, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6547.7663 was up 5.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 6225.0636, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 32,738,832 SLL
2017 Average 28,836,331 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 23,648,193 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,090,638.32 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6598.7956
4711.4003
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 5921.1529, compared to 5985.3018 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 64.1489 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5921.1529
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5985.3018

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 1529.8556 SLL (High: 6501.3309 / Low: 4971.4752). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 104.0184 SLL (High: 6408.8854 / Low: 6304.8670).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1529.8556
November Spread (Stable) ±104.0184

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 811.5515 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -811.5515

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 6441.5127) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6064.6123), the exchange rate shifted by +376.9004 (+6.21%).

2018 Avg (October) 6441.5127
2017 Avg (October) 6064.6123

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6236.8985 6093.3605 6166.2974
February 6254.0482 5974.3837 6102.0341
March 6004.6303 5849.7178 5937.8281
April 6148.7095 5966.2977 6038.9595
May 6096.0338 5928.2973 6046.6749
June 6054.7348 4729.6386 5235.1234
July 5002.4118 4773.5538 4868.6832
August 6501.3309 4971.4752 5564.6226
September 6535.8459 6367.8798 6440.1840
October 6547.7663 6375.9177 6441.5127
November 6408.8854 6304.8670 6358.3525
December 6356.3014 6148.4841 6238.4557