YEARLY HIGH
5.3405 SAR
YEARLY LOW
5.2764 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.2860 SAR

2018 JOD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JOD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 5.3405. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 18, dropping to 5.2764.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0641 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.2852 to the December average rate of 5.2859, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.3405 was up 0.70% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.3033, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26,702 SAR
2017 Average 26,441 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 26,382 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 320.65 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5.2883
5.2839
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD 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 5.2862, compared to 5.2859 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.2862
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.2859

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0568 SAR (High: 5.3405 / Low: 5.2837). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 SAR (High: 5.2895 / Low: 5.2857).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0568
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 5.2877) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.2838), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0039 (+0.07%).

2018 Avg (May) 5.2877
2017 Avg (May) 5.2838

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.2897 5.2789 5.2852
February 5.2901 5.2836 5.2862
March 5.2903 5.2833 5.2879
April 5.2932 5.2796 5.2856
May 5.3405 5.2837 5.2877
June 5.3053 5.2764 5.2845
July 5.2868 5.2819 5.2856
August 5.2868 5.2784 5.2853
September 5.2872 5.2773 5.2843
October 5.2893 5.2814 5.2863
November 5.2895 5.2857 5.2877
December 5.2884 5.2810 5.2859