2018 GYD to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0183 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0178 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0180 SAR

2018 GYD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GYD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.0183. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 1, dropping to 0.0178.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0181 to the December average rate of 0.0179, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0183 was down 0.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0183, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 91 SAR

2017 Average 90 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 89 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.15 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0181

0.0179

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 0.0181, compared to 0.0180 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0181

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0180

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0004 SAR (High: 0.0182 / Low: 0.0179). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SAR (High: 0.0182 / Low: 0.0181).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0181) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0181), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.17%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0181

2017 Avg (January) 0.0181

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0183	0.0180	0.0181
February	0.0182	0.0181	0.0181
March	0.0182	0.0180	0.0181
April	0.0182	0.0179	0.0181
May	0.0181	0.0179	0.0180
June	0.0181	0.0179	0.0180
July	0.0182	0.0179	0.0180
August	0.0180	0.0178	0.0180
September	0.0180	0.0178	0.0179
October	0.0181	0.0179	0.0180
November	0.0181	0.0179	0.0180
December	0.0181	0.0179	0.0179