2018 NAD to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3248 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.2477 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2855 SAR

2018 NAD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NAD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 0.3248. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.2477.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0771 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3078 to the December average rate of 0.2636, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3248 was up 6.41% 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 NAD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,624 SAR

2017 Average 1,411 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 1,239 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 385.52 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3232

0.2506

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 0.3058, compared to 0.2653 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0405 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3058

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2653

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0267 SAR (High: 0.2982 / Low: 0.2715). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0109 SAR (High: 0.3223 / Low: 0.3114).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0267

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0109

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 0.0162 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0162

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.3171) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2840), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0331 (+11.65%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.3171

2017 Avg (February) 0.2840

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3179	0.3005	0.3078
February	0.3248	0.3086	0.3171
March	0.3223	0.3114	0.3164
April	0.3169	0.3015	0.3099
May	0.3058	0.2943	0.2998
June	0.2982	0.2715	0.2836
July	0.2862	0.2709	0.2787
August	0.2836	0.2580	0.2679
September	0.2656	0.2477	0.2567
October	0.2651	0.2524	0.2586
November	0.2740	0.2592	0.2661
December	0.2745	0.2574	0.2636