2018 SLL to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2563 CDF

YEARLY LOW

0.1919 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2118 CDF

2018 SLL to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SLL to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 29, valuing the pair at 0.2563. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 0.1919.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0644 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2089 to the December average rate of 0.1938, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2563 was up 16.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2191, 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 1,282 CDF

2017 Average 975 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 959 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 322.04 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2595

0.1874

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL to CDF 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 0.2141, compared to 0.2095 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2141

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2095

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0575 CDF (High: 0.2501 / Low: 0.1926). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 CDF (High: 0.1960 / Low: 0.1937).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0575

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0325 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0325

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.2379) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1937), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0442 (+22.82%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.2379

2017 Avg (June) 0.1937

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2105	0.2043	0.2089
February	0.2117	0.2084	0.2099
March	0.2117	0.2086	0.2107
April	0.2109	0.2080	0.2099
May	0.2105	0.2062	0.2075
June	0.2563	0.2061	0.2379
July	0.2563	0.2404	0.2535
August	0.2501	0.1926	0.2274
September	0.1960	0.1937	0.1949
October	0.1958	0.1919	0.1940
November	0.1960	0.1919	0.1935
December	0.1957	0.1919	0.1938