2018 ETB to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1375 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.1318 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1356 SAR

2018 ETB to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ETB to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 0.1375. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.1318.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0056 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1366 to the December average rate of 0.1331, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1375 was down 18.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1683, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 687 SAR

2017 Average 786 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 659 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 28.12 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1370

0.1327

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ETB 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 0.1364, compared to 0.1348 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1364

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1348

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0028 SAR (High: 0.1347 / Low: 0.1318). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 SAR (High: 0.1369 / Low: 0.1360).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.1363) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1630), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0267 (-16.39%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.1363

2017 Avg (May) 0.1630

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1374	0.1360	0.1366
February	0.1370	0.1360	0.1364
March	0.1369	0.1360	0.1364
April	0.1371	0.1360	0.1365
May	0.1375	0.1361	0.1363
June	0.1370	0.1358	0.1361
July	0.1371	0.1350	0.1360
August	0.1364	0.1351	0.1357
September	0.1362	0.1341	0.1353
October	0.1360	0.1335	0.1345
November	0.1355	0.1333	0.1340
December	0.1347	0.1318	0.1331