YEARLY HIGH
0.0024 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0023 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0023 SAR

2018 CDF to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CDF to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0024. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 26, dropping to 0.0023.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0001 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0023 to the December average rate of 0.0023, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0024 was down 26.42% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0033, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12 SAR
2017 Average 13 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 11 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 0.70 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0023
0.0023
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.0023, compared to 0.0023 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0023
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0023

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0001 SAR (High: 0.0024 / Low: 0.0023). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SAR (High: 0.0023 / Low: 0.0023).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0023) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0031), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-24.24%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0023
2017 Avg (January) 0.0031

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0024 0.0023 0.0023
February 0.0023 0.0023 0.0023
March 0.0023 0.0023 0.0023
April 0.0023 0.0023 0.0023
May 0.0023 0.0023 0.0023
June 0.0023 0.0023 0.0023
July 0.0024 0.0023 0.0023
August 0.0023 0.0023 0.0023
September 0.0023 0.0023 0.0023
October 0.0023 0.0023 0.0023
November 0.0023 0.0023 0.0023
December 0.0023 0.0023 0.0023