YEARLY HIGH
0.1427 KPW
YEARLY LOW
0.1073 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1177 KPW

2018 SLL to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SLL to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 12, valuing the pair at 0.1427. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1073.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0355 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1174 to the December average rate of 0.1073, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1427 was down 13.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1645, 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 714 KPW
2017 Average 603 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 536 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 177.36 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1442
0.1039
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL to KPW 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 0.1195, compared to 0.1160 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1195
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1160

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0309 KPW (High: 0.1382 / Low: 0.1073). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 KPW (High: 0.1073 / Low: 0.1073).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0309
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 0.0186 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0186

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.1326) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1199), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0127 (+10.58%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.1326
2017 Avg (June) 0.1199

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1176 0.1170 0.1174
February 0.1176 0.1164 0.1173
March 0.1175 0.1163 0.1172
April 0.1174 0.1160 0.1170
May 0.1172 0.1150 0.1156
June 0.1427 0.1150 0.1326
July 0.1427 0.1382 0.1408
August 0.1382 0.1073 0.1259
September 0.1073 0.1073 0.1073
October 0.1073 0.1073 0.1073
November 0.1073 0.1073 0.1073
December 0.1073 0.1073 0.1073