2018 USD to SLL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

8390.0000 SLL

YEARLY LOW

6305.0340 SLL

YEARLY AVERAGE

7713.6347 SLL

2018 USD to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the USD to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 20, valuing the pair at 8390.0000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 18, dropping to 6305.0340.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2084.9660 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7665.0806 to the December average rate of 8390.0000, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 8390.0000 was up 9.49% compared to the 2017 peak of 7662.5000, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 41,950,000 SLL

2017 Average 37,375,678 SLL

Yearly Trough Low 31,525,170 SLL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,424,830.11 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

8589.7876

6192.3363

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USD 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 7559.1118, compared to 7868.1577 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 309.0459 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7559.1118

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7868.1577

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 1877.2900 SLL (High: 8390.0000 / Low: 6512.7100). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SLL (High: 8390.0000 / Low: 8390.0000).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1877.2900

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 922.1476 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -922.1476

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 7256.8223) against the same month in 2017 (average: 7527.4827), the exchange rate shifted by -270.6604 (-3.60%).

2018 Avg (August) 7256.8223

2017 Avg (August) 7527.4827

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	7693.5262	7651.2500	7665.0806
February	7732.8767	7653.2901	7673.5631
March	7739.0077	7660.0521	7676.1816
April	7759.0077	7664.0077	7694.5911
May	7826.2500	7676.2558	7783.7010
June	7826.2500	6305.0340	6861.5534
July	6512.7100	6305.0340	6392.1239
August	8390.0000	6512.7100	7256.8223
September	8390.0000	8390.0000	8390.0000
October	8390.0000	8390.0000	8390.0000
November	8390.0000	8390.0000	8390.0000
December	8390.0000	8390.0000	8390.0000