2018 AWG to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1168 SAR

YEARLY LOW

2.0809 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0926 SAR

2018 AWG to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AWG to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 2.1168. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 2.0809.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0360 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0946 to the December average rate of 2.0840, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.1168 was up 0.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.1010, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,584 SAR

2017 Average 10,445 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 10,404 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 179.81 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.1027

2.0818

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 2.0975, compared to 2.0877 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0098 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0975

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0877

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0248 SAR (High: 2.1168 / Low: 2.0920). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 SAR (High: 2.0849 / Low: 2.0830).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0248

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.0064 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 2.0978) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.0829), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0149 (+0.71%).

2018 Avg (May) 2.0978

2017 Avg (May) 2.0829

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0954	2.0934	2.0946
February	2.1012	2.0843	2.0941
March	2.1098	2.0978	2.1010
April	2.1132	2.0942	2.1000
May	2.1168	2.0920	2.0978
June	2.1085	2.0951	2.0975
July	2.0996	2.0876	2.0966
August	2.0943	2.0905	2.0922
September	2.0927	2.0809	2.0859
October	2.0845	2.0818	2.0836
November	2.0849	2.0830	2.0840
December	2.0848	2.0824	2.0840