2018 DJF to SLL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

47.1348 SLL

YEARLY LOW

35.4116 SLL

YEARLY AVERAGE

43.3748 SLL

2018 DJF to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DJF to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 20, valuing the pair at 47.1348. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 16, dropping to 35.4116.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.7232 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 42.8925 to the December average rate of 47.1282, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 47.1348 was up 9.88% compared to the 2017 peak of 42.8979, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 235,674 SLL

2017 Average 209,050 SLL

Yearly Trough Low 177,058 SLL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 58,616.20 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

48.2522

34.7983

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 42.5533, compared to 44.1963 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6430 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.5533

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 44.1963

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 10.5466 SLL (High: 47.1348 / Low: 36.5883). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0132 SLL (High: 47.1348 / Low: 47.1216).

August Spread (Volatile) ±10.5466

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0132

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 5.2694 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.2694

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 40.7597) against the same month in 2017 (average: 42.1658), the exchange rate shifted by -1.4061 (-3.33%).

2018 Avg (August) 40.7597

2017 Avg (August) 42.1658

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	43.0890	42.7609	42.8925
February	43.6886	42.8683	43.2150
March	43.7356	43.2549	43.3536
April	43.8610	43.2934	43.4994
May	44.1002	43.2618	43.8144
June	43.9677	35.4116	38.5450
July	36.6665	35.4116	35.9194
August	47.1348	36.5883	40.7597
September	47.1348	46.9896	47.1119
October	47.1348	47.1216	47.1271
November	47.1348	47.1216	47.1311
December	47.1348	47.1216	47.1282