2018 QAR to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0407 SAR

YEARLY LOW

1.0129 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0301 SAR

2018 QAR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 1.0407. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 1.0129.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0277 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0303 to the December average rate of 1.0288, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.0407 was up 0.52% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0353, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,203 SAR

2017 Average 5,101 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 5,065 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 138.75 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.0309

1.0286

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 1.0301, compared to 1.0300 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0301

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0300

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0179 SAR (High: 1.0308 / Low: 1.0129). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 SAR (High: 1.0302 / Low: 1.0299).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0179

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 1.0304) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0300), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+0.04%).

2018 Avg (May) 1.0304

2017 Avg (May) 1.0300

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0343	1.0292	1.0303
February	1.0309	1.0296	1.0300
March	1.0301	1.0296	1.0299
April	1.0302	1.0296	1.0299
May	1.0407	1.0296	1.0304
June	1.0353	1.0299	1.0302
July	1.0302	1.0299	1.0300
August	1.0341	1.0298	1.0303
September	1.0304	1.0284	1.0300
October	1.0349	1.0298	1.0303
November	1.0386	1.0300	1.0307
December	1.0308	1.0129	1.0288