2018 AED to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0316 SAR

YEARLY LOW

1.0202 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0211 SAR

2018 AED to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AED to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 1.0316. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 1.0202.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0114 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0210 to the December average rate of 1.0214, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.0316 was up 0.66% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0249, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,158 SAR

2017 Average 5,105 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 5,101 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 57.05 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.0214

1.0209

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED to SAR 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 1.0211, compared to 1.0212 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0211

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0212

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0108 SAR (High: 1.0316 / Low: 1.0208). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 SAR (High: 1.0212 / Low: 1.0209).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0108

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 1.0214) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0211), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+0.03%).

2018 Avg (May) 1.0214

2017 Avg (May) 1.0211

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0212	1.0209	1.0210
February	1.0211	1.0208	1.0210
March	1.0212	1.0208	1.0210
April	1.0212	1.0204	1.0210
May	1.0316	1.0208	1.0214
June	1.0262	1.0209	1.0212
July	1.0212	1.0209	1.0210
August	1.0212	1.0209	1.0211
September	1.0214	1.0209	1.0211
October	1.0217	1.0202	1.0212
November	1.0217	1.0210	1.0214
December	1.0219	1.0210	1.0214