2018 AZN to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2256 SAR

YEARLY LOW

2.2010 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2064 SAR

2018 AZN to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AZN to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 2.2256. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 2.2010.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0246 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2159 to the December average rate of 2.2036, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.2256 was down 1.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.2529, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,128 SAR

2017 Average 10,913 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 11,005 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 123.05 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.2219

2.2011

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 2.2097, compared to 2.2032 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2097

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2032

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0232 SAR (High: 2.2256 / Low: 2.2024). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 SAR (High: 2.2032 / Low: 2.2026).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0232

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0087 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0087

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 2.2036) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.2257), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0221 (-0.99%).

2018 Avg (May) 2.2036

2017 Avg (May) 2.2257

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.2202	2.2059	2.2159
February	2.2217	2.2056	2.2201
March	2.2235	2.2023	2.2119
April	2.2125	2.2021	2.2032
May	2.2256	2.2024	2.2036
June	2.2141	2.2025	2.2036
July	2.2032	2.2026	2.2028
August	2.2032	2.2025	2.2029
September	2.2036	2.2025	2.2030
October	2.2043	2.2010	2.2031
November	2.2044	2.2028	2.2036
December	2.2046	2.2029	2.2036