2018 SAR to CAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3638 CAD

YEARLY LOW

0.3270 CAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3456 CAD

2018 SAR to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SAR to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.3638. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.3270.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0368 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3315 to the December average rate of 0.3585, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3638 was down 0.80% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3667, 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 1,819 CAD

2017 Average 1,730 CAD

Yearly Trough Low 1,635 CAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 184.06 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3612

0.3288

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to CAD 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 0.3407, compared to 0.3505 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0098 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3407

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3505

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0153 CAD (High: 0.3422 / Low: 0.3270). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0057 CAD (High: 0.3547 / Low: 0.3490).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0153

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0057

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0049 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.3585) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3402), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0183 (+5.39%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.3585

2017 Avg (December) 0.3402

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3348	0.3281	0.3315
February	0.3422	0.3270	0.3353
March	0.3493	0.3416	0.3447
April	0.3443	0.3349	0.3398
May	0.3474	0.3390	0.3431
June	0.3555	0.3445	0.3498
July	0.3536	0.3471	0.3501
August	0.3509	0.3441	0.3478
September	0.3512	0.3423	0.3474
October	0.3508	0.3417	0.3473
November	0.3547	0.3490	0.3517
December	0.3638	0.3518	0.3585