YEARLY HIGH
0.0076 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0057 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0063 GMD

2018 SLL to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SLL to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 18, valuing the pair at 0.0076. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 26, dropping to 0.0057.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0019 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0063 to the December average rate of 0.0059, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0076 was down 4.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0080, 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 38 GMD
2017 Average 31 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 29 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.48 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0076
0.0056
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL to GMD 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 0.0063, compared to 0.0063 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) 0.0063
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0063

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0017 GMD (High: 0.0074 / Low: 0.0057). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 GMD (High: 0.0059 / Low: 0.0059).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
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 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.0075) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0061), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0013 (+21.67%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.0075
2017 Avg (July) 0.0061

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0064 0.0062 0.0063
February 0.0063 0.0061 0.0062
March 0.0062 0.0061 0.0062
April 0.0062 0.0061 0.0061
May 0.0061 0.0060 0.0061
June 0.0075 0.0060 0.0070
July 0.0076 0.0073 0.0075
August 0.0074 0.0057 0.0067
September 0.0059 0.0057 0.0058
October 0.0059 0.0059 0.0059
November 0.0059 0.0059 0.0059
December 0.0059 0.0059 0.0059