YEARLY HIGH
1099.6358 SLL
YEARLY LOW
175.3819 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
427.0070 SLL

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,498,179 SLL
2017 Average 5,633,469 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 876,909 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,621,269.60 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1184.8073
84.3822
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 540.8993
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 313.1146

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

February Spread (Volatile) ±668.5657
December Spread (Stable) ±1.2497

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -601.8057

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (January) 1093.1052
2017 Avg (January) 1072.3523

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