2018 SLL to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.3576 STD

YEARLY LOW

2.5090 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.7025 STD

2018 SLL to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SLL to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 20, valuing the pair at 3.3576. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 2.5090.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8486 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6346 to the December average rate of 2.5090, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.3576 was down 21.52% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.2784, 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 16,788 STD

2017 Average 14,580 STD

Yearly Trough Low 12,545 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,243.11 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.3621

2.4315

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL to STD 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 2.6935, compared to 2.7116 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0182 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6935

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7116

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.7186 STD (High: 3.2277 / Low: 2.5090). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 STD (High: 2.5090 / Low: 2.5090).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.7186

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.4345 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4345

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 3.0956) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.9085), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1871 (+6.43%).

2018 Avg (June) 3.0956

2017 Avg (June) 2.9085

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.6700	2.5711	2.6346
February	2.6129	2.5660	2.5870
March	2.6044	2.5709	2.5911
April	2.6081	2.5690	2.5912
May	2.7010	2.6119	2.6613
June	3.3576	2.6603	3.0956
July	3.3414	3.2179	3.2846
August	3.2277	2.5090	2.9435
September	2.5090	2.5090	2.5090
October	2.5207	2.5090	2.5147
November	2.5090	2.5090	2.5090
December	2.5090	2.5090	2.5090