YEARLY HIGH
0.2149 SLL
YEARLY LOW
0.1451 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1906 SLL

2018 IRR to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IRR to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.2149. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 18, dropping to 0.1451.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0699 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2127 to the December average rate of 0.1986, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2149 was down 12.68% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2462, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,075 SLL
2017 Average 1,131 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 725 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 349.35 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2192
0.1412
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IRR 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 0.1973, compared to 0.1838 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0135 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1973
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1838

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0458 SLL (High: 0.1944 / Low: 0.1485). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SLL (High: 0.1975 / Low: 0.1974).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0458
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0303 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0303

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.2127) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2170), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0043 (-1.97%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.2127
2017 Avg (January) 0.2170

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2149 0.2075 0.2127
February 0.2080 0.2057 0.2070
March 0.2060 0.2040 0.2047
April 0.2072 0.2036 0.2051
May 0.2084 0.1833 0.1924
June 0.1855 0.1480 0.1620
July 0.1498 0.1451 0.1477
August 0.1944 0.1485 0.1676
September 0.1944 0.1942 0.1944
October 0.1974 0.1944 0.1973
November 0.1975 0.1974 0.1974
December 0.1993 0.1974 0.1986