YEARLY HIGH
0.0397 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0358 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0375 SAR

2018 RSD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RSD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 0.0397. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.0358.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0039 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0386 to the December average rate of 0.0361, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0397 was up 4.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0381, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 198 SAR
2017 Average 175 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 179 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.39 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0394
0.0357
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD 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 0.0384, compared to 0.0365 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0384
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0365

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0021 SAR (High: 0.0387 / Low: 0.0366). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 SAR (High: 0.0373 / Low: 0.0370).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0391) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0322), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0069 (+21.51%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0391
2017 Avg (February) 0.0322

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0393 0.0377 0.0386
February 0.0397 0.0387 0.0391
March 0.0395 0.0388 0.0391
April 0.0393 0.0383 0.0389
May 0.0387 0.0366 0.0375
June 0.0376 0.0367 0.0371
July 0.0373 0.0370 0.0372
August 0.0371 0.0361 0.0367
September 0.0374 0.0366 0.0369
October 0.0368 0.0359 0.0364
November 0.0363 0.0358 0.0361
December 0.0364 0.0358 0.0361