YEARLY HIGH
0.0067 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0060 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0065 SAR

2018 CRC to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CRC to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 0.0067. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 7, dropping to 0.0060.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0007 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0066 to the December average rate of 0.0063, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0067 was down 2.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0068, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 33 SAR
2017 Average 33 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 30 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.39 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0067
0.0061
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 0.0066, compared to 0.0064 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0066
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0064

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0003 SAR (High: 0.0065 / Low: 0.0062). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SAR (High: 0.0066 / Low: 0.0066).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.0066) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0066), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.51%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.0066
2017 Avg (May) 0.0066

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0067 0.0066 0.0066
February 0.0066 0.0065 0.0066
March 0.0066 0.0066 0.0066
April 0.0066 0.0066 0.0066
May 0.0067 0.0066 0.0066
June 0.0066 0.0066 0.0066
July 0.0066 0.0066 0.0066
August 0.0066 0.0066 0.0066
September 0.0066 0.0064 0.0065
October 0.0065 0.0062 0.0063
November 0.0063 0.0060 0.0061
December 0.0063 0.0062 0.0063