2018 BND to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.8766 SAR

YEARLY LOW

2.3797 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.6751 SAR

2018 BND to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BND to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 2.8766. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 2.3797.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4969 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8376 to the December average rate of 2.3915, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.8766 was up 2.31% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.8117, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,383 SAR

2017 Average 13,588 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 11,898 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,484.54 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.8970

2.3455

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 2.7959, compared to 2.5542 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2418 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7959

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5542

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.3675 SAR (High: 2.7478 / Low: 2.3803). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0410 SAR (High: 2.8671 / Low: 2.8261).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3675

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0410

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1981 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1981

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2.8376) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.6240), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2136 (+8.14%).

2018 Avg (January) 2.8376

2017 Avg (January) 2.6240

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.8766	2.8053	2.8376
February	2.8620	2.8194	2.8413
March	2.8671	2.8261	2.8511
April	2.8659	2.8023	2.8482
May	2.8362	2.5736	2.7771
June	2.8382	2.4822	2.6204
July	2.7919	2.4818	2.6495
August	2.7496	2.4819	2.4911
September	2.7519	2.4821	2.5400
October	2.7236	2.6492	2.6634
November	2.7478	2.3803	2.5896
December	2.7229	2.3797	2.3915