2018 SDG to SLL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 SDG to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the SDG to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 1099.6358. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 175.3819.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 924.2539 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1093.1052 to the December average rate of 176.2734, the exchange rate registered a net change of -83.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1099.6358 was down 6.70% compared to the 2017 peak of 1178.6111, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SDG based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
SDG 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 540.8993, compared to 313.1146 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 227.7847 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 668.5657 SLL (High: 1090.8873 / Low: 422.3216). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2497 SLL (High: 176.6316 / Low: 175.3819).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 601.8057 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1093.1052) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1072.3523), the exchange rate shifted by +20.7529 (+1.94%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1099.6358 | 1088.8655 | 1093.1052 |
| February | 1090.8873 | 422.3216 | 491.2995 |
| March | 429.9449 | 421.4068 | 424.4762 |
| April | 430.5004 | 421.9223 | 425.0644 |
| May | 434.6015 | 423.2107 | 430.9106 |
| June | 435.0521 | 348.8154 | 380.5400 |
| July | 362.9671 | 349.3448 | 354.9680 |
| August | 466.2988 | 361.7634 | 402.6747 |
| September | 466.4308 | 464.0293 | 465.4747 |
| October | 466.2980 | 175.7706 | 303.2126 |
| November | 177.6303 | 175.6149 | 176.0843 |
| December | 176.6316 | 175.3819 | 176.2734 |