2018 SAR to BRL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1215 BRL

YEARLY LOW

0.8390 BRL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9735 BRL

2018 SAR to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SAR to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 1.1215. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 0.8390.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2825 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8554 to the December average rate of 1.0371, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1215 was up 24.81% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8986, 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 5,608 BRL

2017 Average 4,257 BRL

Yearly Trough Low 4,195 BRL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,412.64 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1164

0.8317

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to BRL 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 0.9132, compared to 1.0338 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1206 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9132

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0338

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.1187 BRL (High: 1.1063 / Low: 0.9876). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0215 BRL (High: 1.0453 / Low: 1.0238).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1187

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0215

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0905 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0905

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.0927) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.8350), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2577 (+30.86%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.0927

2017 Avg (September) 0.8350

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8832	0.8390	0.8554
February	0.8788	0.8446	0.8660
March	0.8869	0.8557	0.8744
April	0.9352	0.8814	0.9086
May	0.9972	0.9257	0.9680
June	1.0405	0.9843	1.0069
July	1.0485	0.9834	1.0184
August	1.1063	0.9876	1.0457
September	1.1215	1.0702	1.0927
October	1.0713	0.9712	1.0022
November	1.0506	0.9850	1.0069
December	1.0453	1.0238	1.0371