YEARLY HIGH
0.0052 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0047 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0051 SAR

2018 MWK to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MWK to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 0.0052. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 12, dropping to 0.0047.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0052 to the December average rate of 0.0050, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0052 was down 0.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0052, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26 SAR
2017 Average 26 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 23 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.67 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0052
0.0050
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK 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 0.0051, compared to 0.0051 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0051
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0051

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0005 SAR (High: 0.0052 / Low: 0.0047). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SAR (High: 0.0052 / Low: 0.0052).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.0050) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0052), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-3.11%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.0050
2017 Avg (June) 0.0052

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0052 0.0052 0.0052
February 0.0052 0.0052 0.0052
March 0.0052 0.0052 0.0052
April 0.0052 0.0051 0.0052
May 0.0052 0.0051 0.0052
June 0.0052 0.0047 0.0050
July 0.0052 0.0052 0.0052
August 0.0052 0.0052 0.0052
September 0.0052 0.0052 0.0052
October 0.0052 0.0052 0.0052
November 0.0052 0.0052 0.0052
December 0.0052 0.0048 0.0050