YEARLY HIGH
0.0256 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.0158 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0188 LRD

2018 SLL to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SLL to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 0.0256. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.0158.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0098 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0166 to the December average rate of 0.0188, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0256 was up 48.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0173, 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 128 LRD
2017 Average 70 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 79 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48.97 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0251
0.0157
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL to LRD 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 0.0176, compared to 0.0201 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0176
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0201

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0061 LRD (High: 0.0238 / Low: 0.0177). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 LRD (High: 0.0188 / Low: 0.0187).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0061
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.0243) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0124), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0119 (+96.52%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.0243
2017 Avg (July) 0.0124

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0168 0.0160 0.0166
February 0.0170 0.0158 0.0165
March 0.0172 0.0170 0.0171
April 0.0172 0.0169 0.0170
May 0.0177 0.0168 0.0172
June 0.0238 0.0177 0.0210
July 0.0256 0.0233 0.0243
August 0.0236 0.0184 0.0214
September 0.0191 0.0184 0.0185
October 0.0187 0.0185 0.0187
November 0.0188 0.0187 0.0188
December 0.0188 0.0187 0.0188