2018 CNY to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5983 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.5378 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5679 SAR

2018 CNY to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 7, valuing the pair at 0.5983. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 0.5378.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0605 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5836 to the December average rate of 0.5443, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5983 was up 3.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5788, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,957 SAR

2017 Average 13,880 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 13,444 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,513.46 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6008

0.5353

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 0.5890, compared to 0.5468 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0423 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5890

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5468

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0229 SAR (High: 0.5888 / Low: 0.5659). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0054 SAR (High: 0.5497 / Low: 0.5443).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0229

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0054

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0216 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0216

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.5931) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5456), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0475 (+8.70%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.5931

2017 Avg (February) 0.5456

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5962	0.5743	0.5836
February	0.5983	0.5898	0.5931
March	0.5978	0.5898	0.5931
April	0.5981	0.5917	0.5953
May	0.5972	0.5841	0.5889
June	0.5888	0.5659	0.5801
July	0.5668	0.5503	0.5585
August	0.5515	0.5408	0.5478
September	0.5497	0.5443	0.5471
October	0.5460	0.5378	0.5421
November	0.5444	0.5387	0.5408
December	0.5488	0.5392	0.5443