YEARLY HIGH
0.0282 DJF
YEARLY LOW
0.0212 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0233 DJF

2018 SLL to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SLL to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 12, valuing the pair at 0.0282. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.0212.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0070 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0233 to the December average rate of 0.0212, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0282 was down 13.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0326, 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 141 DJF
2017 Average 120 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 106 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35.12 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0285
0.0206
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL to DJF 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 0.0236, compared to 0.0229 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0236
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0229

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0061 DJF (High: 0.0273 / Low: 0.0212). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 DJF (High: 0.0212 / Low: 0.0212).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0061
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 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.0262) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0238), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0024 (+10.10%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.0262
2017 Avg (June) 0.0238

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0234 0.0232 0.0233
February 0.0233 0.0229 0.0231
March 0.0231 0.0229 0.0231
April 0.0231 0.0228 0.0230
May 0.0231 0.0227 0.0228
June 0.0282 0.0227 0.0262
July 0.0282 0.0273 0.0278
August 0.0273 0.0212 0.0249
September 0.0213 0.0212 0.0212
October 0.0212 0.0212 0.0212
November 0.0212 0.0212 0.0212
December 0.0212 0.0212 0.0212