2018 BGN to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.3983 SAR

YEARLY LOW

2.1532 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2655 SAR

2018 BGN to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BGN to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 2.3983. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 2.1532.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2451 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3394 to the December average rate of 2.1820, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.3983 was up 3.83% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.3098, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,992 SAR

2017 Average 10,836 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 10,766 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,225.28 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.3871

2.1610

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 2.3222, compared to 2.2088 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1134 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3222

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2088

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.1069 SAR (High: 2.3223 / Low: 2.2154). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0244 SAR (High: 2.2542 / Low: 2.2299).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1069

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0244

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0847 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0847

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 2.3682) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.0408), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3274 (+16.04%).

2018 Avg (February) 2.3682

2017 Avg (February) 2.0408

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.3846	2.2910	2.3394
February	2.3983	2.3382	2.3682
March	2.3880	2.3472	2.3645
April	2.3767	2.3162	2.3533
May	2.3223	2.2154	2.2686
June	2.2691	2.2188	2.2394
July	2.2542	2.2299	2.2417
August	2.2459	2.1757	2.2125
September	2.2571	2.2162	2.2341
October	2.2244	2.1702	2.2029
November	2.1979	2.1532	2.1798
December	2.1982	2.1678	2.1820