YEARLY HIGH
0.0769 AMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0573 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0632 AMD

2018 SLL to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SLL to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 15, valuing the pair at 0.0769. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 26, dropping to 0.0573.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0196 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0630 to the December average rate of 0.0578, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0769 was down 13.08% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0884, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 384 AMD
2017 Average 323 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 287 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 97.88 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0771
0.0559
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL to AMD 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 0.0640, compared to 0.0623 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0640
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0623

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0167 AMD (High: 0.0740 / Low: 0.0573). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 AMD (High: 0.0581 / Low: 0.0576).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0167
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0097 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0097

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.0711) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0641), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0070 (+10.97%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.0711
2017 Avg (June) 0.0641

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0634 0.0625 0.0630
February 0.0631 0.0622 0.0627
March 0.0628 0.0620 0.0626
April 0.0631 0.0619 0.0625
May 0.0634 0.0617 0.0622
June 0.0769 0.0616 0.0711
July 0.0768 0.0737 0.0753
August 0.0740 0.0573 0.0674
September 0.0579 0.0574 0.0577
October 0.0581 0.0575 0.0578
November 0.0582 0.0573 0.0579
December 0.0581 0.0576 0.0578