YEARLY HIGH
121.1254 SLL
YEARLY LOW
91.3905 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
112.8604 SLL

2018 INR to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the INR to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 121.1254. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 4, dropping to 91.3905.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.7348 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 120.4364 to the December average rate of 118.6152, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 121.1254 was up 1.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 119.8379, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 30,281,344 SLL
2017 Average 28,726,722 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 22,847,637 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,433,706.72 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

123.1723
90.3413
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 115.2129, compared to 110.5079 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.7051 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 115.2129
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 110.5079

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 27.1608 SLL (High: 120.2610 / Low: 93.1002). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4106 SLL (High: 121.1254 / Low: 119.7148).

August Spread (Volatile) ±27.1608
January Spread (Stable) ±1.4106

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 13.9708 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -13.9708

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 120.4364) against the same month in 2017 (average: 101.3205), the exchange rate shifted by +19.1159 (+18.87%).

2018 Avg (January) 120.4364
2017 Avg (January) 101.3205

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 121.1254 119.7148 120.4364
February 120.1855 117.5061 119.0615
March 118.9976 117.5099 118.0304
April 119.1369 114.7160 117.1783
May 116.7868 113.5991 115.2709
June 116.9044 91.4690 101.3001
July 95.0630 91.3905 93.0772
August 120.2610 93.1002 104.2728
September 118.1606 115.1615 116.3365
October 114.7350 112.8584 113.9344
November 120.3394 114.4308 116.8110
December 120.5997 115.6938 118.6152