2018 ILS to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1060 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.9932 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0443 SAR

2018 ILS to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ILS to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 1.1060. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 0.9932.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1128 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0963 to the December average rate of 0.9994, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1060 was up 2.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0827, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,530 SAR

2017 Average 5,217 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 4,966 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 564.12 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1060

0.9898

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 1.0661, compared to 1.0225 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0437 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0661

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0225

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0360 SAR (High: 1.0937 / Low: 1.0577). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0122 SAR (High: 1.0347 / Low: 1.0225).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0360

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0122

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0242 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0242

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.0963) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9829), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1134 (+11.54%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.0963

2017 Avg (January) 0.9829

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1060	1.0791	1.0963
February	1.0937	1.0577	1.0721
March	1.0929	1.0689	1.0820
April	1.0707	1.0423	1.0599
May	1.0537	1.0341	1.0457
June	1.0541	1.0253	1.0408
July	1.0347	1.0225	1.0296
August	1.0395	1.0085	1.0234
September	1.0516	1.0302	1.0441
October	1.0350	1.0076	1.0254
November	1.0230	1.0038	1.0127
December	1.0083	0.9932	0.9994