YEARLY HIGH
665.6790 SLL
YEARLY LOW
450.0611 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
586.1050 SLL

2018 NAD to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NAD to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 665.6790. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 450.0611.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 215.6179 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 629.1619 to the December average rate of 589.5007, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 665.6790 was up 6.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 622.8816, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,328,395 SLL
2017 Average 2,811,667 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 2,250,305 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,078,089.57 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

666.2880
457.7336
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 617.3027, compared to 554.9073 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 62.3954 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 617.3027
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 554.9073

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 165.6855 SLL (High: 622.1073 / Low: 456.4218). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 23.4831 SLL (High: 659.9301 / Low: 636.4470).

June Spread (Volatile) ±165.6855
March Spread (Stable) ±23.4831

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 101.6856 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -101.6856

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 648.9085) against the same month in 2017 (average: 560.8954), the exchange rate shifted by +88.0131 (+15.69%).

2018 Avg (February) 648.9085
2017 Avg (February) 560.8954

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 649.7646 614.2366 629.1619
February 665.6790 629.6872 648.9085
March 659.9301 636.4470 647.6810
April 654.4615 617.3307 635.8351
May 634.9390 609.9811 621.9577
June 622.1073 456.4218 520.2721
July 496.9638 455.4176 475.1131
August 590.1726 450.0611 517.1214
September 594.1758 554.0580 574.1690
October 593.0474 564.7139 578.4003
November 612.8018 579.8013 595.1395
December 613.7527 575.8297 589.5007