2018 PLN to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1291 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.9775 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0406 SAR

2018 PLN to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 1.1291. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 0.9775.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1516 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0998 to the December average rate of 0.9949, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1291 was up 4.85% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0769, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 22,583 SAR

2017 Average 19,927 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 19,550 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,032.96 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1230

0.9799

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 1.0766, compared to 1.0046 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0720 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0766

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0046

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0647 SAR (High: 1.0629 / Low: 0.9983). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0157 SAR (High: 1.0034 / Low: 0.9877).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0647

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0157

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 0.0630 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0630

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.1111) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9263), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1848 (+19.95%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.1111

2017 Avg (February) 0.9263

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1282	1.0674	1.0998
February	1.1291	1.0949	1.1111
March	1.1117	1.0861	1.0988
April	1.1182	1.0691	1.0980
May	1.0629	0.9983	1.0349
June	1.0403	0.9941	1.0171
July	1.0282	0.9928	1.0142
August	1.0269	0.9844	1.0101
September	1.0309	1.0043	1.0160
October	1.0132	0.9775	1.0007
November	1.0001	0.9780	0.9918
December	1.0034	0.9877	0.9949