YEARLY HIGH
5.5896 SLL
YEARLY LOW
4.1492 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0990 SLL

2018 LBP to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LBP to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 5.5896. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 2, dropping to 4.1492.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4405 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.0619 to the December average rate of 5.5596, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.5896 was up 9.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.0930, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 27,948 SLL
2017 Average 24,772 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 20,746 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,202.29 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5.6927
4.0951
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 4.9946, compared to 5.2035 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2089 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.9946
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.2035

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 1.2716 SLL (High: 5.5670 / Low: 4.2954). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0325 SLL (High: 5.5692 / Low: 5.5367).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.2716
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0325

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 0.6054 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 5.5465) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.0487), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4977 (+9.86%).

2018 Avg (November) 5.5465
2017 Avg (November) 5.0487

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.0894 5.0173 5.0619
February 5.1048 5.0362 5.0683
March 5.1110 5.0428 5.0673
April 5.1357 5.0435 5.0885
May 5.1848 5.0506 5.1434
June 5.1927 4.1524 4.5381
July 4.3356 4.1492 4.2282
August 5.5670 4.2954 4.7967
September 5.5601 5.5134 5.5426
October 5.5707 5.5364 5.5472
November 5.5896 5.5090 5.5465
December 5.5692 5.5367 5.5596