YEARLY HIGH
14.8173 SLL
YEARLY LOW
11.0854 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.3660 SLL

2018 CRC to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CRC to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 24, valuing the pair at 14.8173. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 11, dropping to 11.0854.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7319 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.5142 to the December average rate of 14.0174, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 14.8173 was up 9.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 13.5917, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 74,087 SLL
2017 Average 66,047 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 55,427 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,659.50 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

14.8084
10.9474
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 13.3160, compared to 13.4161 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.3160
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.4161

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 3.3370 SLL (High: 14.8173 / Low: 11.4803). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1476 SLL (High: 13.6037 / Low: 13.4560).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.3370
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1476

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 1.6523 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6523

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 12.7818) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.0665), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2847 (-2.18%).

2018 Avg (August) 12.7818
2017 Avg (August) 13.0665

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.6037 13.4560 13.5142
February 13.5648 13.3506 13.4343
March 13.6505 13.4391 13.5018
April 13.7060 13.5105 13.5909
May 13.8371 13.5436 13.7535
June 13.8466 11.0979 12.1012
July 11.4934 11.0854 11.2692
August 14.8173 11.4803 12.7818
September 14.6639 14.3437 14.4867
October 14.4892 13.8259 14.1892
November 14.0186 13.4309 13.7521
December 14.0715 13.8735 14.0174