2018 ETB to SLL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

305.1382 SLL

YEARLY LOW

227.0448 SLL

YEARLY AVERAGE

278.7012 SLL

2018 ETB to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ETB to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 24, valuing the pair at 305.1382. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 18, dropping to 227.0448.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 78.0934 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 279.2203 to the December average rate of 297.5542, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 305.1382 was down 8.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 332.5553, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,525,691 SLL

2017 Average 1,565,794 SLL

Yearly Trough Low 1,135,224 SLL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 390,467.08 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

309.6495

224.7765

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 274.8730, compared to 282.5295 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.6564 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 274.8730

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 282.5295

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 70.1920 SLL (High: 305.1382 / Low: 234.9462). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8904 SLL (High: 280.7216 / Low: 277.8312).

August Spread (Volatile) ±70.1920

January Spread (Stable) ±2.8904

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 33.8637 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -33.8637

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 262.5766) against the same month in 2017 (average: 322.6332), the exchange rate shifted by -60.0566 (-18.61%).

2018 Avg (August) 262.5766

2017 Avg (August) 322.6332

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	280.7216	277.8312	279.2203
February	281.5199	277.8166	279.0239
March	281.7187	277.9836	279.1456
April	282.4961	277.9836	280.0036
May	284.4420	278.8706	282.8542
June	285.4488	228.4433	248.9905
July	238.1590	227.0448	231.8492
August	305.1382	234.9462	262.5766
September	304.6928	300.0715	302.5767
October	304.1777	298.5765	300.9440
November	302.9219	298.0462	299.6761
December	301.2221	294.9033	297.5542