2018 CNY to SLL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |