2018 PEN to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1716 SAR

YEARLY LOW

1.1049 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1416 SAR

2018 PEN to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 1.1716. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 1.1049.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0667 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1662 to the December average rate of 1.1150, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1716 was up 0.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.1665, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,858 SAR

2017 Average 5,752 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 5,525 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 333.48 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1716

1.1067

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 1.1548, compared to 1.1285 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0263 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1548

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1285

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0264 SAR (High: 1.1654 / Low: 1.1391). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0083 SAR (High: 1.1480 / Low: 1.1396).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0264

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0083

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0147 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0147

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.1662) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.1236), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0426 (+3.79%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.1662

2017 Avg (January) 1.1236

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1716	1.1584	1.1662
February	1.1678	1.1436	1.1544
March	1.1661	1.1455	1.1539
April	1.1664	1.1527	1.1610
May	1.1654	1.1391	1.1463
June	1.1540	1.1426	1.1469
July	1.1480	1.1396	1.1449
August	1.1488	1.1286	1.1399
September	1.1403	1.1239	1.1333
October	1.1339	1.1143	1.1257
November	1.1181	1.1082	1.1121
December	1.1233	1.1049	1.1150