YEARLY HIGH
40.3365 SLL
YEARLY LOW
17.6859 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.7470 SLL

2018 MRO to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MRO to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 40.3365. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 12, dropping to 17.6859.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.6506 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.5990 to the December average rate of 23.5014, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 40.3365 was up 86.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 21.6651, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 201,683 SLL
2017 Average 103,859 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 88,430 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 113,253.04 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

25.2522
17.2887
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 21.2638, compared to 22.2302 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9664 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.2638
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.2302

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 16.8680 SLL (High: 40.3365 / Low: 23.4685). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SLL (High: 23.5014 / Low: 23.5014).

October Spread (Volatile) ±16.8680
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 2.5935 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5935

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 24.5886) against the same month in 2017 (average: 21.1616), the exchange rate shifted by +3.4270 (+16.19%).

2018 Avg (October) 24.5886
2017 Avg (October) 21.1616

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.7227 21.5304 21.5990
February 21.7828 21.5282 21.5918
March 21.7694 21.4979 21.5829
April 21.7975 21.5281 21.6439
May 22.0117 21.5625 21.8793
June 22.0148 17.6859 19.2858
July 18.3199 17.6859 17.9523
August 23.5344 18.2941 20.3472
September 23.5344 23.4685 23.4905
October 40.3365 23.4685 24.5886
November 23.5014 23.5014 23.5014
December 23.5014 23.5014 23.5014