YEARLY HIGH
2239.0051 SLL
YEARLY LOW
1681.0286 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2056.5484 SLL

2018 SAR to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SAR to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 2239.0051. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 12, dropping to 1681.0286.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 557.9765 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2043.8802 to the December average rate of 2236.3850, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2239.0051 was up 9.57% compared to the 2017 peak of 2043.4701, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,195,026 SLL
2017 Average 9,965,957 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 8,405,143 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,789,882.61 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2290.2556
1651.1552
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 2015.4497, compared to 2097.6471 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 82.1975 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2015.4497
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2097.6471

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 500.7668 SLL (High: 2237.2737 / Low: 1736.5069). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1391 SLL (High: 2237.4586 / Low: 2236.3195).

August Spread (Volatile) ±500.7668
September Spread (Stable) ±1.1391

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 245.5367 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -245.5367

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 2236.8543) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2037.0310), the exchange rate shifted by +199.8233 (+9.81%).

2018 Avg (October) 2236.8543
2017 Avg (October) 2037.0310

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2051.4702 2039.9525 2043.8802
February 2061.8530 2040.6724 2046.1283
March 2063.8730 2042.2449 2046.8302
April 2068.9584 2043.2995 2051.8298
May 2086.8331 2046.7832 2074.7831
June 2086.9722 1681.0734 1829.2464
July 1736.6995 1681.0286 1704.4136
August 2237.2737 1736.5069 1934.9036
September 2237.4586 2236.3195 2236.9972
October 2239.0051 2235.6938 2236.8543
November 2237.1872 2235.5747 2236.3289
December 2237.0649 2235.3960 2236.3850