YEARLY HIGH
0.0398 YER
YEARLY LOW
0.0298 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0328 YER

2018 SLL to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SLL to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 1, valuing the pair at 0.0398. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 0.0298.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0100 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0327 to the December average rate of 0.0298, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0398 was down 12.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0457, 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 199 YER
2017 Average 168 YER
Yearly Trough Low 149 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49.94 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0401
0.0289
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL to YER 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 0.0333, compared to 0.0323 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0333
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0323

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0086 YER (High: 0.0384 / Low: 0.0298). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 YER (High: 0.0298 / Low: 0.0298).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0086
November 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 0.0052 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0052

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.0392) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0334), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0058 (+17.42%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.0392
2017 Avg (July) 0.0334

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0327 0.0325 0.0327
February 0.0327 0.0324 0.0326
March 0.0346 0.0323 0.0327
April 0.0327 0.0323 0.0325
May 0.0326 0.0320 0.0322
June 0.0397 0.0320 0.0369
July 0.0398 0.0384 0.0392
August 0.0384 0.0298 0.0350
September 0.0298 0.0298 0.0298
October 0.0298 0.0298 0.0298
November 0.0298 0.0298 0.0298
December 0.0298 0.0298 0.0298