YEARLY HIGH
0.4202 BND
YEARLY LOW
0.3476 BND
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3754 BND

2018 SAR to BND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SAR to BND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 0.4202. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 0.3476.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0726 BND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3524 to the December average rate of 0.4184, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4202 was up 8.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3870, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,101 BND
2017 Average 1,841 BND
Yearly Trough Low 1,738 BND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 362.95 BND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4251
0.3440
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to BND 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 0.3582, compared to 0.3925 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0343 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3582
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3925

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0562 BND (High: 0.4201 / Low: 0.3639). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0051 BND (High: 0.3538 / Low: 0.3488).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0562
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0051

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0188 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0188

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.4184) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3590), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0594 (+16.55%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.4184
2017 Avg (December) 0.3590

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3565 0.3476 0.3524
February 0.3547 0.3494 0.3520
March 0.3538 0.3488 0.3508
April 0.3568 0.3489 0.3511
May 0.3886 0.3526 0.3603
June 0.4029 0.3523 0.3826
July 0.4029 0.3582 0.3785
August 0.4029 0.3637 0.4016
September 0.4029 0.3634 0.3943
October 0.3775 0.3672 0.3755
November 0.4201 0.3639 0.3868
December 0.4202 0.3673 0.4184