YEARLY HIGH
0.0095 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0002 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0090 SAR

2018 KMF to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KMF to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.0095. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 0.0002.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0093 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0093 to the December average rate of 0.0087, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0095 was down 2.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0097, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 48 SAR
2017 Average 43 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 1 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46.70 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0095
0.0083
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.0092, compared to 0.0087 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0092
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0087

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0086 SAR (High: 0.0087 / Low: 0.0002). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SAR (High: 0.0087 / Low: 0.0086).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0086
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0093) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0081), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+14.70%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0093
2017 Avg (January) 0.0081

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0095 0.0091 0.0093
February 0.0095 0.0093 0.0094
March 0.0095 0.0093 0.0094
April 0.0094 0.0092 0.0093
May 0.0093 0.0088 0.0090
June 0.0090 0.0088 0.0089
July 0.0089 0.0088 0.0089
August 0.0089 0.0086 0.0088
September 0.0090 0.0088 0.0089
October 0.0088 0.0086 0.0088
November 0.0087 0.0002 0.0084
December 0.0087 0.0086 0.0087