YEARLY HIGH
0.0036 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0033 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0034 SAR

2018 KRW to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KRW to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 0.0036. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 10, dropping to 0.0033.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0003 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0035 to the December average rate of 0.0033, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0036 was up 1.14% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0035, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,779 SAR
2017 Average 16,596 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 16,402 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,376.58 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0035
0.0033
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW 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 0.0035, compared to 0.0033 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0035
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0033

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0002 SAR (High: 0.0035 / Low: 0.0033). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SAR (High: 0.0035 / Low: 0.0035).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.0035) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0033), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+6.00%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.0035
2017 Avg (April) 0.0033

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0035 0.0035 0.0035
February 0.0035 0.0034 0.0035
March 0.0035 0.0035 0.0035
April 0.0036 0.0035 0.0035
May 0.0035 0.0035 0.0035
June 0.0035 0.0033 0.0034
July 0.0034 0.0033 0.0033
August 0.0034 0.0033 0.0033
September 0.0034 0.0033 0.0033
October 0.0034 0.0033 0.0033
November 0.0034 0.0033 0.0033
December 0.0034 0.0033 0.0033