2018 STD to SLL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3986 SLL

YEARLY LOW

0.2978 SLL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3736 SLL

2018 STD to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the STD to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 20, valuing the pair at 0.3986. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 20, dropping to 0.2978.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1007 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3796 to the December average rate of 0.3986, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3986 was up 6.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3740, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,993 SLL

2017 Average 1,725 SLL

Yearly Trough Low 1,489 SLL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 503.67 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4080

0.2951

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.3734, compared to 0.3738 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3734

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3738

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0887 SLL (High: 0.3986 / Low: 0.3098). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SLL (High: 0.3986 / Low: 0.3986).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0887

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0490 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0490

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.3447) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3629), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0181 (-4.99%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.3447

2017 Avg (August) 0.3629

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3889	0.3745	0.3796
February	0.3897	0.3827	0.3866
March	0.3890	0.3840	0.3859
April	0.3893	0.3834	0.3859
May	0.3829	0.3702	0.3758
June	0.3759	0.2978	0.3268
July	0.3108	0.2993	0.3045
August	0.3986	0.3098	0.3447
September	0.3986	0.3986	0.3986
October	0.3986	0.3967	0.3977
November	0.3986	0.3986	0.3986
December	0.3986	0.3986	0.3986