YEARLY HIGH
2.1308 SAR
YEARLY LOW
2.0200 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0857 SAR

2018 ANG to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ANG to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 2.1308. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 2.0200.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1108 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1015 to the December average rate of 2.1122, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.1308 was up 0.03% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.1302, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,654 SAR
2017 Average 10,531 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 10,100 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 553.95 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.1230
2.0235
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ANG 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 2.0957, compared to 2.0757 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0200 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0957
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0757

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0819 SAR (High: 2.1122 / Low: 2.0303). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 SAR (High: 2.1021 / Low: 2.0987).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0819
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0386 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0386

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 2.1147) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.1022), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0125 (+0.59%).

2018 Avg (November) 2.1147
2017 Avg (November) 2.1022

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1147 2.0910 2.1015
February 2.1021 2.0987 2.1006
March 2.1071 2.0986 2.1013
April 2.1097 2.0988 2.1011
May 2.1171 2.0869 2.0921
June 2.1012 2.0656 2.0774
July 2.0677 2.0226 2.0388
August 2.0405 2.0200 2.0318
September 2.1122 2.0303 2.0431
October 2.1229 2.1092 2.1136
November 2.1308 2.1118 2.1147
December 2.1154 2.1002 2.1122