YEARLY HIGH
1233.5333 SLL
YEARLY LOW
938.4446 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1166.7334 SLL

2018 CNY to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 26, valuing the pair at 1233.5333. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 18, dropping to 938.4446.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 295.0887 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1192.9112 to the December average rate of 1217.2967, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1233.5333 was up 4.82% compared to the 2017 peak of 1176.8099, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 30,838,332 SLL
2017 Average 27,674,313 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 23,461,115 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,377,216.83 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1251.0818
924.4940
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 1187.6355, compared to 1145.8312 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 41.8043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1187.6355
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1145.8312

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 290.2020 SLL (High: 1233.5333 / Low: 943.3313). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.9925 SLL (High: 1229.6463 / Low: 1217.6538).

August Spread (Volatile) ±290.2020
September Spread (Stable) ±11.9925

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 159.7809 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -159.7809

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 1060.2737) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1128.5370), the exchange rate shifted by -68.2633 (-6.05%).

2018 Avg (August) 1060.2737
2017 Avg (August) 1128.5370

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1218.6356 1173.3516 1192.9112
February 1221.1798 1208.2936 1213.6134
March 1231.0323 1205.9113 1214.0638
April 1232.8047 1213.1777 1221.4973
May 1231.1517 1204.9765 1221.7541
June 1223.5129 951.3299 1061.9732
July 963.5754 938.4446 951.7097
August 1233.5333 943.3313 1060.2737
September 1229.6463 1217.6538 1223.8661
October 1221.4474 1202.7467 1212.4909
November 1217.5654 1204.8539 1209.3502
December 1227.1105 1205.6330 1217.2967