YEARLY HIGH
0.0044 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0042 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0043 SAR

2018 RWF to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RWF to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 0.0044. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.0042.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0003 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0044 to the December average rate of 0.0042, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0044 was down 2.96% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0046, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22 SAR
2017 Average 22 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 21 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.28 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0044
0.0042
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF 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 0.0044, compared to 0.0043 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) 0.0044
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0043

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0001 SAR (High: 0.0043 / Low: 0.0042). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SAR (High: 0.0044 / Low: 0.0043).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0044) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0045), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-2.20%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0044
2017 Avg (February) 0.0045

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0044 0.0043 0.0044
February 0.0044 0.0043 0.0044
March 0.0044 0.0043 0.0044
April 0.0044 0.0043 0.0043
May 0.0044 0.0043 0.0043
June 0.0044 0.0043 0.0043
July 0.0044 0.0043 0.0043
August 0.0044 0.0043 0.0043
September 0.0043 0.0042 0.0043
October 0.0043 0.0042 0.0043
November 0.0043 0.0042 0.0042
December 0.0043 0.0042 0.0042