YEARLY HIGH
4.6911 SAR
YEARLY LOW
4.2110 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4314 SAR

2018 EUR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EUR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 4.6911. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 4.2110.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4801 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5756 to the December average rate of 4.2683, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.6911 was up 3.92% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.5141, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23,455 SAR
2017 Average 21,196 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 21,055 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,400.46 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.6670
4.2278
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 4.5418, compared to 4.3210 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2209 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5418
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3210

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.2166 SAR (High: 4.5436 / Low: 4.3270). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0432 SAR (High: 4.4091 / Low: 4.3660).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2166
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0432

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 0.1682 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1682

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 4.6304) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.9911), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6393 (+16.02%).

2018 Avg (February) 4.6304
2017 Avg (February) 3.9911

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.6620 4.4738 4.5756
February 4.6911 4.5725 4.6304
March 4.6716 4.5939 4.6258
April 4.6441 4.5309 4.6034
May 4.5436 4.3270 4.4352
June 4.4377 4.3360 4.3804
July 4.4091 4.3660 4.3857
August 4.3913 4.2541 4.3284
September 4.4167 4.3364 4.3698
October 4.3468 4.2444 4.3092
November 4.2983 4.2110 4.2644
December 4.3108 4.2405 4.2683