YEARLY HIGH
504.0553 SLL
YEARLY LOW
370.9231 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
458.9202 SLL

2018 MDL to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MDL to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 24, valuing the pair at 504.0553. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 26, dropping to 370.9231.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 133.1322 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 452.2971 to the December average rate of 488.5428, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 504.0553 was up 12.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 449.2725, 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 2,520,276 SLL
2017 Average 2,034,083 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 1,854,615 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 665,661.07 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

510.8694
370.9053
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 452.8347, compared to 465.0057 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.1710 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 452.8347
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 465.0057

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 112.1552 SLL (High: 504.0553 / Low: 391.9001). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.1311 SLL (High: 493.6648 / Low: 486.5337).

August Spread (Volatile) ±112.1552
November Spread (Stable) ±7.1311

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 59.9163 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -59.9163

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 436.0976) against the same month in 2017 (average: 421.3229), the exchange rate shifted by +14.7747 (+3.51%).

2018 Avg (August) 436.0976
2017 Avg (August) 421.3229

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 461.0566 445.8105 452.2971
February 464.3179 454.1169 460.2041
March 470.3355 458.9924 463.2909
April 472.3168 464.2827 467.7840
May 471.8900 460.0219 466.6743
June 466.8332 370.9231 406.7580
July 393.2026 373.0037 382.5690
August 504.0553 391.9001 436.0976
September 503.4390 496.0140 499.2057
October 497.0208 488.2534 493.2610
November 493.6648 486.5337 490.3580
December 495.4267 484.8974 488.5428