YEARLY HIGH
0.1220 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1150 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1185 SAR

2018 NIO to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NIO to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.1220. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.1150.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0070 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1211 to the December average rate of 0.1157, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1220 was down 5.22% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1287, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 610 SAR
2017 Average 625 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 575 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34.82 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1217
0.1151
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NIO 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 0.1201, compared to 0.1169 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1201
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1169

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0024 SAR (High: 0.1212 / Low: 0.1188). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 SAR (High: 0.1207 / Low: 0.1199).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1211) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1276), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0064 (-5.04%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1211
2017 Avg (January) 0.1276

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1220 0.1203 0.1211
February 0.1208 0.1199 0.1204
March 0.1207 0.1199 0.1204
April 0.1208 0.1198 0.1202
May 0.1212 0.1188 0.1196
June 0.1193 0.1183 0.1188
July 0.1190 0.1176 0.1183
August 0.1182 0.1171 0.1176
September 0.1175 0.1162 0.1171
October 0.1172 0.1161 0.1166
November 0.1169 0.1158 0.1162
December 0.1160 0.1150 0.1157