YEARLY HIGH
16.3014 SLL
YEARLY LOW
12.2268 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.9775 SLL

2018 SYP to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SYP to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 16.3014. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 17, dropping to 12.2268.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.0746 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.8823 to the December average rate of 16.2911, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 16.3014 was down 53.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 35.2258, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 81,507 SLL
2017 Average 133,524 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 61,134 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,373.18 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

16.6795
12.0230
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 14.6777, compared to 15.2773 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5996 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.6777
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.2773

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 3.6459 SLL (High: 16.2922 / Low: 12.6463). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0102 SLL (High: 16.2964 / Low: 16.2862).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.6459
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0102

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.7908 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7908

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 16.2911) against the same month in 2017 (average: 14.8487), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4423 (+9.71%).

2018 Avg (December) 16.2911
2017 Avg (December) 14.8487

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.9380 14.8552 14.8823
February 15.0162 14.8592 14.9004
March 15.0275 14.8742 14.9055
April 15.0663 14.8819 14.9412
May 15.2140 14.9056 15.1138
June 15.1984 12.2268 13.3230
July 12.6495 12.2276 12.4110
August 16.2922 12.6463 14.0902
September 16.2943 16.2745 16.2898
October 16.2927 16.2792 16.2901
November 16.2964 16.2862 16.2915
December 16.3014 16.2799 16.2911