2018 ISK to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0383 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0299 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0348 SAR

2018 ISK to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ISK to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 0.0383. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 0.0299.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0084 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0365 to the December average rate of 0.0312, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0383 was down 0.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0385, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 192 SAR

2017 Average 176 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 150 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 41.88 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0384

0.0298

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK 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 0.0367, compared to 0.0330 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0038 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0367

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0330

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0027 SAR (High: 0.0335 / Low: 0.0308). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 SAR (High: 0.0376 / Low: 0.0366).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.0377) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0343), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0034 (+9.76%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.0377

2017 Avg (March) 0.0343

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0374	0.0357	0.0365
February	0.0376	0.0366	0.0371
March	0.0383	0.0372	0.0377
April	0.0381	0.0370	0.0376
May	0.0372	0.0352	0.0361
June	0.0359	0.0343	0.0351
July	0.0359	0.0349	0.0352
August	0.0353	0.0343	0.0348
September	0.0348	0.0331	0.0340
October	0.0335	0.0308	0.0320
November	0.0311	0.0299	0.0305
December	0.0323	0.0303	0.0312