2018 ZAR to SLL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

665.6975 SLL

YEARLY LOW

449.2493 SLL

YEARLY AVERAGE

585.3628 SLL

2018 ZAR to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ZAR to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 665.6975. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 449.2493.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 216.4481 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 628.9464 to the December average rate of 587.2935, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 665.6975 was up 6.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 623.6561, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 33,284,873 SLL

2017 Average 28,118,125 SLL

Yearly Trough Low 22,462,466 SLL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,822,406.30 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

666.5293

460.4401

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 616.8696, compared to 553.8561 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 63.0134 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 616.8696

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 553.8561

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 167.7837 SLL (High: 622.4268 / Low: 454.6431). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 20.9220 SLL (High: 658.3686 / Low: 637.4465).

June Spread (Volatile) ±167.7837

March Spread (Stable) ±20.9220

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 103.3195 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -103.3195

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 649.3552) against the same month in 2017 (average: 562.1536), the exchange rate shifted by +87.2016 (+15.51%).

2018 Avg (February) 649.3552

2017 Avg (February) 562.1536

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	646.5032	614.6718	628.9464
February	665.6975	629.8719	649.3552
March	658.3686	637.4465	648.1345
April	653.5649	616.7667	635.8735
May	635.9443	608.8310	621.1136
June	622.4268	454.6431	517.7942
July	496.7244	455.6233	477.6142
August	592.3047	449.2493	515.8473
September	594.3435	544.2542	569.7557
October	591.6736	564.3904	576.9916
November	613.8331	579.9369	595.6345
December	612.3945	573.1622	587.2935