2018 LSL to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3249 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.2406 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2855 SAR

2018 LSL to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 0.3249. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 0.2406.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0843 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3078 to the December average rate of 0.2631, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3249 was up 6.43% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3052, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,624 SAR

2017 Average 1,410 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 1,203 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 421.41 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3232

0.2483

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.3056, compared to 0.2654 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0402 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3056

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2654

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0273 SAR (High: 0.2838 / Low: 0.2565). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0094 SAR (High: 0.3219 / Low: 0.3124).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0273

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0094

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0159 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0159

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.3170) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2839), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0331 (+11.65%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.3170

2017 Avg (February) 0.2839

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3168	0.3005	0.3078
February	0.3249	0.3085	0.3170
March	0.3219	0.3124	0.3163
April	0.3170	0.3009	0.3101
May	0.3058	0.2943	0.2992
June	0.2982	0.2714	0.2833
July	0.2863	0.2708	0.2797
August	0.2838	0.2565	0.2703
September	0.2658	0.2406	0.2545
October	0.2650	0.2517	0.2582
November	0.2740	0.2593	0.2663
December	0.2747	0.2576	0.2631