2018 MDL to SLL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MDL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |