2018 BRL to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1919 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.8916 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0339 SAR

2018 BRL to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BRL to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 1.1919. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 0.8916.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3002 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1692 to the December average rate of 0.9643, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1919 was down 2.80% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.2263, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 29,797 SAR

2017 Average 29,381 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 22,291 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,506.22 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1945

0.8900

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 1.0992, compared to 0.9686 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1307 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0992

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9686

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.1087 SAR (High: 1.0126 / Low: 0.9039). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0201 SAR (High: 0.9767 / Low: 0.9567).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1087

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0201

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 0.0673 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0673

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.1692) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.1733), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0042 (-0.36%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.1692

2017 Avg (January) 1.1733

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1919	1.1323	1.1692
February	1.1840	1.1379	1.1549
March	1.1686	1.1275	1.1437
April	1.1345	1.0693	1.1008
May	1.0803	1.0028	1.0335
June	1.0159	0.9610	0.9934
July	1.0169	0.9538	0.9823
August	1.0126	0.9039	0.9577
September	0.9344	0.8916	0.9154
October	1.0296	0.9334	0.9983
November	1.0152	0.9518	0.9934
December	0.9767	0.9567	0.9643