2018 JMD to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0304 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0273 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0291 SAR

2018 JMD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JMD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.0304. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 4, dropping to 0.0273.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0032 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0302 to the December average rate of 0.0293, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0304 was up 0.89% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0301, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 152 SAR

2017 Average 146 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 136 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.78 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0305

0.0273

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD 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 0.0297, compared to 0.0285 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0297

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0285

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0014 SAR (High: 0.0292 / Low: 0.0279). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 SAR (High: 0.0304 / Low: 0.0300).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0302) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0291), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0011 (+3.72%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0302

2017 Avg (January) 0.0291

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0304	0.0300	0.0302
February	0.0302	0.0295	0.0298
March	0.0298	0.0293	0.0295
April	0.0302	0.0297	0.0301
May	0.0303	0.0295	0.0299
June	0.0295	0.0284	0.0289
July	0.0290	0.0281	0.0286
August	0.0281	0.0274	0.0277
September	0.0279	0.0273	0.0275
October	0.0292	0.0279	0.0284
November	0.0300	0.0293	0.0297
December	0.0296	0.0291	0.0293