2018 CAD to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.0586 SAR

YEARLY LOW

2.7490 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.8950 SAR

2018 CAD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 3.0586. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 2.7490.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3095 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0169 to the December average rate of 2.7895, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.0586 was down 1.25% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.0974, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,293 SAR

2017 Average 14,462 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 13,745 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,547.61 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.0397

2.7668

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 2.9361, compared to 2.8538 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0823 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9361

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8538

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.1366 SAR (High: 3.0586 / Low: 2.9220). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0459 SAR (High: 2.8654 / Low: 2.8195).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1366

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0459

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0813 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0813

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 2.9823) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.8621), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1201 (+4.20%).

2018 Avg (February) 2.9823

2017 Avg (February) 2.8621

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3.0474	2.9870	3.0169
February	3.0586	2.9220	2.9823
March	2.9276	2.8625	2.9010
April	2.9856	2.9047	2.9432
May	2.9496	2.8783	2.9144
June	2.9024	2.8131	2.8589
July	2.8806	2.8281	2.8564
August	2.9060	2.8500	2.8751
September	2.9211	2.8470	2.8789
October	2.9268	2.8507	2.8797
November	2.8654	2.8195	2.8432
December	2.8422	2.7490	2.7895