2018 GMD to SLL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 GMD to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the GMD to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 26, valuing the pair at 174.7917. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 18, dropping to 131.3002.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 43.4915 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 159.7049 to the December average rate of 169.6096, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 174.7917 was up 2.13% compared to the 2017 peak of 171.1413, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GMD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
GMD 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 159.5692, compared to 161.0378 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4686 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 39.2937 SLL (High: 174.7917 / Low: 135.4980). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0207 SLL (High: 170.1739 / Low: 169.1532).
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 19.6293 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 150.8707) against the same month in 2017 (average: 163.9640), the exchange rate shifted by -13.0932 (-7.99%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 161.1222 | 157.4358 | 159.7049 |
| February | 163.6588 | 159.9967 | 162.1023 |
| March | 163.3219 | 160.6710 | 162.2519 |
| April | 164.5863 | 161.7220 | 162.9372 |
| May | 165.9598 | 162.7360 | 165.0242 |
| June | 165.9597 | 133.3693 | 145.3949 |
| July | 136.5708 | 131.3002 | 133.9959 |
| August | 174.7917 | 135.4980 | 150.8707 |
| September | 174.7735 | 170.1998 | 172.8621 |
| October | 170.4159 | 169.0510 | 169.5571 |
| November | 169.6663 | 168.3049 | 169.3314 |
| December | 170.1739 | 169.1532 | 169.6096 |