YEARLY HIGH
0.0011 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0008 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0009 BOB

2018 SLL to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SLL to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 11, valuing the pair at 0.0011. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 0.0008.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0003 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0009 to the December average rate of 0.0008, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0011 was down 13.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0013, 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 5 BOB
2017 Average 5 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 4 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.41 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0011
0.0008
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL to BOB 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 0.0009, compared to 0.0009 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0009
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0009

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0002 BOB (High: 0.0011 / Low: 0.0008). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BOB (High: 0.0008 / Low: 0.0008).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.0011) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0009), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+16.59%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.0011
2017 Avg (July) 0.0009

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0009 0.0009 0.0009
February 0.0009 0.0009 0.0009
March 0.0009 0.0009 0.0009
April 0.0009 0.0009 0.0009
May 0.0009 0.0009 0.0009
June 0.0011 0.0009 0.0010
July 0.0011 0.0011 0.0011
August 0.0011 0.0008 0.0010
September 0.0008 0.0008 0.0008
October 0.0008 0.0008 0.0008
November 0.0008 0.0008 0.0008
December 0.0008 0.0008 0.0008