2018 SAR to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8581 BOB

YEARLY LOW

1.8270 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8422 BOB

2018 SAR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SAR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 1.8581. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 1.8270.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0311 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8430 to the December average rate of 1.8423, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.8581 was down 1.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.8778, 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 9,291 BOB

2017 Average 9,249 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 9,135 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 155.44 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.8441

1.8402

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to BOB 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 1.8427, compared to 1.8418 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8427

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8418

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0298 BOB (High: 1.8581 / Low: 1.8283). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 BOB (High: 1.8446 / Low: 1.8422).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0298

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.8430) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.8449), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0019 (-0.10%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.8430

2017 Avg (January) 1.8449

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8581	1.8283	1.8430
February	1.8446	1.8422	1.8428
March	1.8484	1.8407	1.8428
April	1.8445	1.8352	1.8424
May	1.8493	1.8277	1.8422
June	1.8489	1.8321	1.8428
July	1.8473	1.8293	1.8408
August	1.8462	1.8353	1.8416
September	1.8556	1.8407	1.8438
October	1.8446	1.8336	1.8421
November	1.8476	1.8270	1.8405
December	1.8494	1.8409	1.8423