2018 FKP to SLL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 FKP to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the FKP to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 11133.6704. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 28, dropping to 8243.8681.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2889.8023 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10592.9518 to the December average rate of 10629.0475, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11133.6704 was up 7.66% compared to the 2017 peak of 10341.1643, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 FKP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
FKP 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 10410.3076, compared to 10179.4840 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 230.8236 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 2632.4220 SLL (High: 10937.0397 / Low: 8304.6177). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 240.0286 SLL (High: 10613.1082 / Low: 10373.0796).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and April, 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 1353.6235 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 10940.8638) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10053.8474), the exchange rate shifted by +887.0164 (+8.82%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10898.3233 | 10336.9009 | 10592.9518 |
| February | 10937.9664 | 10547.6971 | 10719.6418 |
| March | 10911.9495 | 10563.4472 | 10723.7366 |
| April | 11005.6085 | 10669.8314 | 10818.7371 |
| May | 10613.1082 | 10373.0796 | 10480.2008 |
| June | 10497.9879 | 8243.8681 | 9126.5774 |
| July | 8595.6285 | 8245.7225 | 8421.4102 |
| August | 10937.0397 | 8304.6177 | 9340.6017 |
| September | 11133.6704 | 10787.7223 | 10940.8638 |
| October | 11102.9945 | 10661.6040 | 10921.7068 |
| November | 11014.6762 | 10690.7444 | 10823.2740 |
| December | 10722.5654 | 10481.0803 | 10629.0475 |