YEARLY HIGH
1.8800 SAR
YEARLY LOW
1.8526 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8654 SAR

2018 BZD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BZD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 1.8800. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 1.8526.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0274 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8661 to the December average rate of 1.8610, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.8800 was down 0.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.8850, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,400 SAR
2017 Average 9,324 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 9,263 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 137.09 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.8672
1.8604
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 1.8660, compared to 1.8648 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8660
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8648

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0212 SAR (High: 1.8780 / Low: 1.8568). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 SAR (High: 1.8668 / Low: 1.8637).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0212
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 1.8663) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.8666), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-0.02%).

2018 Avg (May) 1.8663
2017 Avg (May) 1.8666

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8780 1.8568 1.8661
February 1.8668 1.8637 1.8654
March 1.8754 1.8637 1.8664
April 1.8732 1.8638 1.8659
May 1.8800 1.8639 1.8663
June 1.8765 1.8619 1.8659
July 1.8712 1.8609 1.8659
August 1.8730 1.8639 1.8666
September 1.8677 1.8636 1.8656
October 1.8747 1.8625 1.8664
November 1.8764 1.8597 1.8630
December 1.8634 1.8526 1.8610