2018 HTG to SLL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 HTG to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the HTG to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 24, valuing the pair at 124.8116. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 18, dropping to 93.4121.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.3996 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 118.8425 to the December average rate of 110.3205, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 124.8116 was up 0.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 124.7012, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 HTG based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
HTG 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 116.8582, compared to 111.5615 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.2967 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 27.7365 SLL (High: 124.8116 / Low: 97.0752). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4080 SLL (High: 120.6490 / Low: 119.2409).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 16.0433 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 107.6239) against the same month in 2017 (average: 118.5024), the exchange rate shifted by -10.8785 (-9.18%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 120.5325 | 116.5824 | 118.8425 |
| February | 120.6490 | 119.2409 | 119.6310 |
| March | 120.2357 | 118.2716 | 119.0902 |
| April | 120.1684 | 117.5075 | 118.7746 |
| May | 121.6107 | 117.6890 | 120.4271 |
| June | 121.6564 | 94.6504 | 104.3838 |
| July | 97.5278 | 93.4121 | 96.2540 |
| August | 124.8116 | 97.0752 | 107.6239 |
| September | 121.5860 | 120.1429 | 120.9270 |
| October | 120.3560 | 116.4735 | 118.7018 |
| November | 117.9539 | 113.7899 | 115.5418 |
| December | 113.7899 | 108.3135 | 110.3205 |