2018 NZD to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7745 SAR

YEARLY LOW

2.4124 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.5972 SAR

2018 NZD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NZD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 2.7745. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 2.4124.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3621 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7204 to the December average rate of 2.5530, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.7745 was down 1.70% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.8226, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,873 SAR

2017 Average 13,331 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 12,062 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,810.49 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.7685

2.4179

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD 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 2.6841, compared to 2.5104 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1736 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6841

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5104

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.1281 SAR (High: 2.7673 / Low: 2.6392). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0517 SAR (High: 2.5681 / Low: 2.5164).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1281

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0517

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1065 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1065

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 2.7393) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.7075), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0318 (+1.17%).

2018 Avg (February) 2.7393

2017 Avg (February) 2.7075

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.7651	2.6577	2.7204
February	2.7745	2.7030	2.7393
March	2.7494	2.6926	2.7199
April	2.7673	2.6392	2.7145
May	2.6525	2.5740	2.6080
June	2.6445	2.5326	2.6022
July	2.5681	2.5164	2.5467
August	2.5479	2.4596	2.4993
September	2.5078	2.4437	2.4745
October	2.4762	2.4124	2.4471
November	2.5814	2.4939	2.5420
December	2.6036	2.5138	2.5530