2018 FJD to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8818 SAR

YEARLY LOW

1.7366 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8022 SAR

2018 FJD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FJD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 1.8818. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 14, dropping to 1.7366.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1452 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8561 to the December average rate of 1.7673, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.8818 was up 0.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.8796, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,409 SAR

2017 Average 9,108 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 8,683 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 725.94 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.8690

1.7379

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 1.8346, compared to 1.7697 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0649 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8346

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7697

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0585 SAR (High: 1.8818 / Low: 1.8233). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0262 SAR (High: 1.8019 / Low: 1.7756).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0585

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0262

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 0.0336 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0336

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.8561) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.8011), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0549 (+3.05%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.8561

2017 Avg (January) 1.8011

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8818	1.8233	1.8561
February	1.8815	1.8441	1.8581
March	1.8684	1.8317	1.8473
April	1.8596	1.8111	1.8377
May	1.8283	1.7932	1.8041
June	1.8266	1.7816	1.8046
July	1.8019	1.7756	1.7879
August	1.7953	1.7563	1.7772
September	1.7807	1.7506	1.7653
October	1.7689	1.7366	1.7488
November	1.7852	1.7379	1.7718
December	1.7897	1.7482	1.7673