YEARLY HIGH
617.4997 SLL
YEARLY LOW
465.1102 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
566.4007 SLL

2018 SCR to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SCR to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 617.4997. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 19, dropping to 465.1102.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 152.3895 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 550.9974 to the December average rate of 613.5603, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 617.4997 was up 6.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 578.5099, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,087,498 SLL
2017 Average 2,751,769 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 2,325,551 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 761,947.26 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

629.0341
457.5847
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 555.5772, compared to 577.2241 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 21.6469 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 555.5772
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 577.2241

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 137.8660 SLL (High: 617.4997 / Low: 479.6337). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9925 SLL (High: 615.3019 / Low: 613.3095).

August Spread (Volatile) ±137.8660
November Spread (Stable) ±1.9925

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 68.9224 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -68.9224

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 533.9364) against the same month in 2017 (average: 554.5089), the exchange rate shifted by -20.5726 (-3.71%).

2018 Avg (August) 533.9364
2017 Avg (August) 554.5089

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 562.4883 541.3558 550.9974
February 576.7598 547.5873 563.6986
March 574.5770 543.1698 562.7040
April 576.7679 557.1622 571.0731
May 581.7149 554.8914 576.9563
June 581.9988 465.1102 508.0339
July 481.2999 465.6229 471.8722
August 617.4997 479.6337 533.9364
September 617.4329 584.5665 614.6409
October 616.6584 604.1835 614.7466
November 615.3019 613.3095 614.5883
December 615.3567 601.8514 613.5603