YEARLY HIGH
0.2083 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1798 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1954 SAR

2018 MXN to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MXN to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 0.2083. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 0.1798.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0284 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1984 to the December average rate of 0.1868, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2083 was down 2.85% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2144, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 10,414 SAR
2017 Average 9,945 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 8,992 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,422.39 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2061
0.1832
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 0.1971, compared to 0.1936 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1971
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1936

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0158 SAR (High: 0.2004 / Low: 0.1846). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 SAR (High: 0.2045 / Low: 0.1987).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0158
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0122 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0122

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.2042) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2002), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0039 (+1.96%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.2042
2017 Avg (April) 0.2002

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2029 0.1908 0.1984
February 0.2045 0.1987 0.2012
March 0.2065 0.1989 0.2017
April 0.2083 0.1980 0.2042
May 0.1999 0.1879 0.1920
June 0.1900 0.1798 0.1851
July 0.2024 0.1878 0.1974
August 0.2032 0.1955 0.1990
September 0.2008 0.1935 0.1974
October 0.2004 0.1846 0.1956
November 0.1902 0.1821 0.1855
December 0.1909 0.1828 0.1868