2018 SLL to GNF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4425 GNF

YEARLY LOW

1.0738 GNF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1838 GNF

2018 SLL to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SLL to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 13, valuing the pair at 1.4425. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 1.0738.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3687 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1752 to the December average rate of 1.0912, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.4425 was down 16.26% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.7226, 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 7,212 GNF

2017 Average 6,119 GNF

Yearly Trough Low 5,369 GNF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,843.42 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.4497

1.0470

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL to GNF 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 1.1973, compared to 1.1702 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0271 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1973

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1702

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.3176 GNF (High: 1.3918 / Low: 1.0742). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0096 GNF (High: 1.1802 / Low: 1.1707).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3176

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0096

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1847 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1847

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 1.4161) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.2007), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2154 (+17.94%).

2018 Avg (July) 1.4161

2017 Avg (July) 1.2007

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1802	1.1707	1.1752
February	1.1779	1.1646	1.1738
March	1.1791	1.1629	1.1735
April	1.1782	1.1622	1.1723
May	1.1751	1.1502	1.1584
June	1.4334	1.1521	1.3307
July	1.4425	1.3865	1.4161
August	1.3918	1.0742	1.2652
September	1.0879	1.0774	1.0806
October	1.0876	1.0743	1.0825
November	1.0942	1.0738	1.0858
December	1.0977	1.0828	1.0912