YEARLY HIGH
11780.6138 SLL
YEARLY LOW
8825.7343 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
10934.6621 SLL

2018 XDR to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 21, valuing the pair at 11780.6138. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 18, dropping to 8825.7343.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2954.8795 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11023.1136 to the December average rate of 11671.8888, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11780.6138 was up 8.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 10898.9425, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 58,903,069 SLL
2017 Average 51,855,015 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 44,128,671 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,774,397.50 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

12039.3372
8700.7796
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 10879.7798, compared to 10989.5443 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 109.7645 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10879.7798
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10989.5443

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 2654.6591 SLL (High: 11769.7726 / Low: 9115.1135). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 42.7364 SLL (High: 11780.6138 / Low: 11737.8774).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2654.6591
September Spread (Stable) ±42.7364

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 1391.2583 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1391.2583

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 11761.1241) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10726.4237), the exchange rate shifted by +1034.7004 (+9.65%).

2018 Avg (September) 11761.1241
2017 Avg (September) 10726.4237

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11195.2734 10895.1163 11023.1136
February 11249.3424 11056.0800 11147.1877
March 11280.1520 11070.1531 11150.5065
April 11255.5434 11076.0360 11156.6935
May 11188.1761 10954.7025 11096.2180
June 11131.7008 8858.0721 9704.9597
July 9156.0921 8825.7343 8978.9927
August 11769.7726 9115.1135 10152.6294
September 11780.6138 11737.8774 11761.1241
October 11741.2284 11650.9654 11702.9503
November 11703.7378 11633.9373 11669.6806
December 11705.5666 11636.3899 11671.8888