YEARLY HIGH
449.2725 SLL
YEARLY LOW
271.7659 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
406.6288 SLL

2017 MDL to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MDL to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 449.2725. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 271.7659.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 177.5066 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 343.8626 to the December average rate of 445.1456, the exchange rate registered a net change of 29.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 449.2725 was up 56.59% compared to the 2016 peak of 286.9096, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,246,362 SLL
2016 Average 1,212,883 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 1,358,829 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 887,532.91 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

455.2739
333.7343
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 382.6033, compared to 430.6543 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 48.0510 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 382.6033
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 430.6543

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 101.4142 SLL (High: 373.1800 / Low: 271.7659). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.3067 SLL (High: 414.8240 / Low: 408.5172).

January Spread (Volatile) ±101.4142
June Spread (Stable) ±6.3067

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.5820 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5820

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 445.1456) against the same month in 2016 (average: 274.8684), the exchange rate shifted by +170.2772 (+61.95%).

2017 Avg (December) 445.1456
2016 Avg (December) 274.8684

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 373.1800 271.7659 343.8626
February 374.4063 367.4237 371.3888
March 385.3736 371.5601 377.8936
April 390.0379 383.4357 386.9733
May 414.5549 388.2099 403.2062
June 414.8240 408.5172 412.2953
July 417.9827 410.5332 414.3475
August 425.3063 418.0611 421.3229
September 432.4656 421.5637 427.2689
October 443.4253 430.3432 438.7116
November 444.0250 432.2568 437.1295
December 449.2725 442.1797 445.1456