2018 ARS to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2039 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0908 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1435 SAR

2018 ARS to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ARS to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.2039. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 0.0908.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1131 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1974 to the December average rate of 0.0993, the exchange rate registered a net change of -49.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2039 was down 17.81% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2481, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,020 SAR

2017 Average 1,136 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 454 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 565.36 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2074

0.0874

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ARS 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 0.1764, compared to 0.1106 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0658 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1764

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1106

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0408 SAR (High: 0.1376 / Low: 0.0968). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 SAR (High: 0.1863 / Low: 0.1841).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0408

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0291 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0291

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1974) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2361), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0386 (-16.37%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1974

2017 Avg (January) 0.2361

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2039	0.1909	0.1974
February	0.1937	0.1855	0.1891
March	0.1863	0.1841	0.1855
April	0.1864	0.1825	0.1853
May	0.1830	0.1500	0.1598
June	0.1506	0.1298	0.1411
July	0.1379	0.1295	0.1358
August	0.1376	0.0968	0.1264
September	0.1018	0.0908	0.0974
October	0.1045	0.0950	0.1014
November	0.1060	0.0960	0.1033
December	0.1027	0.0978	0.0993