YEARLY HIGH
0.0423 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0382 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0401 SAR

2018 CVE to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CVE to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.0423. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 0.0382.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0041 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0413 to the December average rate of 0.0386, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0423 was up 3.81% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0408, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 212 SAR
2017 Average 192 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 191 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20.66 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0422
0.0383
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CVE 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 0.0410, compared to 0.0391 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0410
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0391

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0020 SAR (High: 0.0423 / Low: 0.0404). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 SAR (High: 0.0389 / Low: 0.0383).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0413) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0361), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0052 (+14.46%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0413
2017 Avg (January) 0.0361

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0423 0.0404 0.0413
February 0.0423 0.0413 0.0418
March 0.0422 0.0413 0.0418
April 0.0419 0.0409 0.0416
May 0.0412 0.0393 0.0402
June 0.0403 0.0392 0.0396
July 0.0400 0.0394 0.0397
August 0.0397 0.0384 0.0392
September 0.0400 0.0393 0.0396
October 0.0394 0.0384 0.0390
November 0.0389 0.0383 0.0386
December 0.0389 0.0382 0.0386