2018 SAR to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

19.8305 BTN

YEARLY LOW

16.8627 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

18.2257 BTN

2018 SAR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SAR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 19.8305. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 16.8627.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9678 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.9661 to the December average rate of 18.8312, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 19.8305 was up 8.96% compared to the 2017 peak of 18.1991, 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 99,152 BTN

2017 Average 86,753 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 84,313 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,839.00 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

19.8867

16.7006

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to BTN 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 17.5063, compared to 18.9451 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4387 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.5063

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.9451

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 1.0135 BTN (High: 19.5777 / Low: 18.5642). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1042 BTN (High: 17.3876 / Low: 17.2834).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.0135

March Spread (Stable) ±0.1042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.4711 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4711

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 19.6212) against the same month in 2017 (average: 17.3572), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2640 (+13.04%).

2018 Avg (October) 19.6212

2017 Avg (October) 17.3572

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	17.0973	16.8627	16.9661
February	17.3786	16.9812	17.1654
March	17.3876	17.2834	17.3395
April	17.8260	17.2672	17.5105
May	18.2043	17.5620	17.9896
June	18.3277	17.8557	18.0669
July	18.4028	18.2412	18.3109
August	18.9185	18.2548	18.5445
September	19.3775	18.9167	19.2125
October	19.8305	19.4278	19.6212
November	19.5777	18.5642	19.1501
December	19.1899	18.5791	18.8312