2018 SAR to DJF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

47.7266 DJF

YEARLY LOW

46.6892 DJF

YEARLY AVERAGE

47.4138 DJF

2018 SAR to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SAR to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 47.7266. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 46.6892.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0374 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.6513 to the December average rate of 47.4532, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 47.7266 was down 0.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 47.7305, 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 238,633 DJF

2017 Average 238,359 DJF

Yearly Trough Low 233,446 DJF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,187.09 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

47.6995

47.1210

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to DJF 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 47.3657, compared to 47.4619 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0962 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 47.3657

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 47.4619

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.8410 DJF (High: 47.5302 / Low: 46.6892). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0254 DJF (High: 47.4825 / Low: 47.4572).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.8410

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0254

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3030 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 47.6513) against the same month in 2017 (average: 47.6504), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+0.00%).

2018 Avg (January) 47.6513

2017 Avg (January) 47.6504

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	47.7266	47.5336	47.6513
February	47.6168	47.1876	47.3483
March	47.2331	47.1842	47.2125
April	47.2144	47.0604	47.1692
May	47.5302	46.6892	47.3541
June	47.4819	47.2217	47.4586
July	47.4813	47.3593	47.4513
August	47.4825	47.4572	47.4709
September	47.6089	47.4452	47.4826
October	47.5155	47.4319	47.4642
November	47.4642	47.4313	47.4491
December	47.4680	47.4344	47.4532