2018 XCD to SLL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 XCD to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the XCD to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 20, valuing the pair at 3104.4754. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 18, dropping to 2332.9944.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 771.4810 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2836.2401 to the December average rate of 3104.4754, 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 3104.4754 was up 9.49% compared to the 2017 peak of 2835.2852, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XCD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
XCD to SLL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2797.0294, compared to 2911.3777 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 114.3483 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 694.6365 SLL (High: 3104.4754 / Low: 2409.8389). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SLL (High: 3104.4754 / Low: 3104.4754).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 341.2139 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 2685.1759) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2785.3260), the exchange rate shifted by -100.1500 (-3.60%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2846.7655 | 2831.1225 | 2836.2401 |
| February | 2861.3260 | 2831.8773 | 2839.3788 |
| March | 2863.5947 | 2834.3794 | 2840.3477 |
| April | 2870.9951 | 2835.8431 | 2847.1596 |
| May | 2895.8761 | 2840.3751 | 2880.1321 |
| June | 2895.8761 | 2332.9944 | 2538.9182 |
| July | 2409.8389 | 2332.9944 | 2365.2195 |
| August | 3104.4754 | 2409.8389 | 2685.1759 |
| September | 3104.4754 | 3104.4754 | 3104.4754 |
| October | 3104.4754 | 3104.4754 | 3104.4754 |
| November | 3104.4754 | 3104.2457 | 3104.4448 |
| December | 3104.4754 | 3104.4754 | 3104.4754 |