2018 SLL to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0900 XAF

YEARLY LOW

0.0664 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0727 XAF

2018 SLL to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SLL to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 27, valuing the pair at 0.0900. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 20, dropping to 0.0664.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0236 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0702 to the December average rate of 0.0687, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0900 was down 21.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1147, 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 450 XAF

2017 Average 390 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 332 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 117.94 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0898

0.0650

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL to XAF 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 0.0720, compared to 0.0733 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0720

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0733

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0216 XAF (High: 0.0884 / Low: 0.0668). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 XAF (High: 0.0697 / Low: 0.0687).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0216

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

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 0.0124 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0124

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.0828) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0779), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0049 (+6.29%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.0828

2017 Avg (June) 0.0779

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0718	0.0687	0.0702
February	0.0702	0.0683	0.0692
March	0.0697	0.0687	0.0693
April	0.0702	0.0686	0.0695
May	0.0726	0.0701	0.0713
June	0.0900	0.0711	0.0828
July	0.0894	0.0858	0.0878
August	0.0884	0.0668	0.0795
September	0.0676	0.0664	0.0671
October	0.0691	0.0675	0.0681
November	0.0696	0.0682	0.0688
December	0.0692	0.0680	0.0687