YEARLY HIGH
0.5398 BZD
YEARLY LOW
0.5319 BZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5361 BZD

2018 SAR to BZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SAR to BZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 0.5398. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 0.5319.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0079 BZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5359 to the December average rate of 0.5374, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5398 was down 0.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5419, 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 2,699 BZD
2017 Average 2,681 BZD
Yearly Trough Low 2,660 BZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39.36 BZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5375
0.5356
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to BZD 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 0.5359, compared to 0.5363 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5359
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5363

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0061 BZD (High: 0.5386 / Low: 0.5325). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 BZD (High: 0.5366 / Low: 0.5357).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0061
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.5374) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5361), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0013 (+0.23%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.5374
2017 Avg (December) 0.5361

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5386 0.5325 0.5359
February 0.5366 0.5357 0.5361
March 0.5366 0.5332 0.5358
April 0.5365 0.5339 0.5359
May 0.5365 0.5319 0.5358
June 0.5371 0.5329 0.5359
July 0.5374 0.5344 0.5359
August 0.5365 0.5339 0.5357
September 0.5366 0.5354 0.5360
October 0.5369 0.5334 0.5358
November 0.5377 0.5329 0.5368
December 0.5398 0.5366 0.5374