2018 LRD to SLL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

63.1173 SLL

YEARLY LOW

39.0043 SLL

YEARLY AVERAGE

53.9648 SLL

2018 LRD to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 63.1173. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 39.0043.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.1130 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 60.4294 to the December average rate of 53.2369, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 63.1173 was down 24.79% compared to the 2017 peak of 83.9174, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 315,587 SLL

2017 Average 362,483 SLL

Yearly Trough Low 195,021 SLL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 120,565.24 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

62.7511

39.2423

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 57.4907, compared to 50.4389 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.0518 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 57.4907

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 50.4389

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 14.5163 SLL (High: 56.5771 / Low: 42.0608). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3547 SLL (High: 53.4223 / Low: 53.0677).

June Spread (Volatile) ±14.5163

December Spread (Stable) ±0.3547

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 9.8367 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -9.8367

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 60.7921) against the same month in 2017 (average: 78.6026), the exchange rate shifted by -17.8105 (-22.66%).

2018 Avg (February) 60.7921

2017 Avg (February) 78.6026

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	62.4974	59.5225	60.4294
February	63.1173	58.7507	60.7921
March	58.8579	58.3036	58.5601
April	59.2072	58.1703	58.6911
May	59.5223	56.5866	58.1541
June	56.5771	42.0608	48.3173
July	42.9881	39.0043	41.2014
August	54.3923	42.3340	47.2631
September	54.3922	52.4704	54.1879
October	53.9205	53.3885	53.5592
November	53.5674	53.0593	53.1847
December	53.4223	53.0677	53.2369