YEARLY HIGH
0.2375 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.2132 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2259 EUR

2018 SAR to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SAR to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 0.2375. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.2132.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0243 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2186 to the December average rate of 0.2343, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2375 was down 7.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2559, 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 1,187 EUR
2017 Average 1,182 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 1,066 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 121.52 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2364
0.2141
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to EUR 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 0.2203, compared to 0.2315 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0112 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2203
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2315

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0110 EUR (High: 0.2311 / Low: 0.2201). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 EUR (High: 0.2290 / Low: 0.2268).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0110
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.2345) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2271), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0074 (+3.28%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.2345
2017 Avg (November) 0.2271

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2235 0.2145 0.2186
February 0.2187 0.2132 0.2160
March 0.2177 0.2141 0.2162
April 0.2207 0.2153 0.2172
May 0.2311 0.2201 0.2255
June 0.2306 0.2253 0.2283
July 0.2290 0.2268 0.2280
August 0.2351 0.2277 0.2311
September 0.2306 0.2264 0.2289
October 0.2356 0.2301 0.2321
November 0.2375 0.2326 0.2345
December 0.2358 0.2320 0.2343