2018 PGK to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1739 SAR

YEARLY LOW

1.1058 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1415 SAR

2018 PGK to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PGK to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 1.1739. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 1.1058.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0680 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1637 to the December average rate of 1.1144, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1739 was down 2.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.1986, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,869 SAR

2017 Average 5,879 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 5,529 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 340.14 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1710

1.1092

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 1.1572, compared to 1.1257 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0315 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1572

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1257

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0247 SAR (High: 1.1554 / Low: 1.1306). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0072 SAR (High: 1.1237 / Low: 1.1165).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0247

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0072

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0090 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0090

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.1658) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.1862), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0203 (-1.72%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.1658

2017 Avg (February) 1.1862

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1710	1.1545	1.1637
February	1.1739	1.1548	1.1658
March	1.1738	1.1513	1.1633
April	1.1632	1.1499	1.1553
May	1.1613	1.1400	1.1490
June	1.1554	1.1306	1.1463
July	1.1450	1.1377	1.1408
August	1.1403	1.1296	1.1334
September	1.1369	1.1268	1.1287
October	1.1237	1.1165	1.1197
November	1.1256	1.1131	1.1175
December	1.1201	1.1058	1.1144