YEARLY HIGH
664.6437 SLL
YEARLY LOW
449.2077 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
585.5762 SLL

2018 SZL to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SZL to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 664.6437. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 449.2077.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 215.4360 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 628.5100 to the December average rate of 589.4899, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 664.6437 was up 6.76% compared to the 2017 peak of 622.5316, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,323,219 SLL
2017 Average 2,810,720 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 2,246,038 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,077,180.18 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

665.1228
459.6784
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 616.8366, compared to 554.3157 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 62.5210 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 616.8366
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 554.3157

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 165.3593 SLL (High: 622.0004 / Low: 456.6411). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 24.3932 SLL (High: 661.3674 / Low: 636.9742).

June Spread (Volatile) ±165.3593
March Spread (Stable) ±24.3932

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 101.2550 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -101.2550

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 648.0024) against the same month in 2017 (average: 560.8987), the exchange rate shifted by +87.1037 (+15.53%).

2018 Avg (February) 648.0024
2017 Avg (February) 560.8987

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 646.2862 611.5212 628.5100
February 664.6437 631.5789 648.0024
March 661.3674 636.9742 647.9428
April 654.4615 616.7851 636.4648
May 635.1866 609.2952 620.6774
June 622.0004 456.6411 519.4224
July 496.9638 455.4450 476.7988
August 591.4291 449.2077 517.0083
September 593.8988 541.2343 569.3269
October 593.3449 563.2413 577.8293
November 612.3407 576.9122 595.4409
December 614.2020 576.1616 589.4899