YEARLY HIGH
14.6198 SLL
YEARLY LOW
10.8520 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.3253 SLL

2018 SOS to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SOS to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 14.6198. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 23, dropping to 10.8520.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7678 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.2205 to the December average rate of 14.4670, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 14.6198 was up 9.71% compared to the 2017 peak of 13.3258, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SOS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 73,099 SLL
2017 Average 64,548 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 54,260 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,838.79 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

14.8530
10.7090
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS to SLL 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 13.0600, compared to 13.5906 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5306 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.0600
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.5906

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 3.3087 SLL (High: 14.5570 / Low: 11.2483). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0556 SLL (High: 14.5424 / Low: 14.4868).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.3087
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0556

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.6063 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 14.4835) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.1887), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2947 (+9.82%).

2018 Avg (November) 14.4835
2017 Avg (November) 13.1887

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.3858 13.0340 13.2205
February 13.3383 13.1284 13.2112
March 13.3492 13.1003 13.2133
April 13.5472 13.1571 13.3209
May 13.6681 13.2409 13.5001
June 13.6556 10.8520 11.8938
July 11.3348 10.8788 11.0543
August 14.5570 11.2483 12.5499
September 14.5424 14.4868 14.5076
October 14.5687 14.4406 14.4815
November 14.6198 14.4406 14.4835
December 14.5231 14.4351 14.4670