2018 SAR to GMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.2862 GMD

YEARLY LOW

12.4515 GMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.8214 GMD

2018 SAR to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SAR to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 13.2862. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 12.4515.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8347 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.7990 to the December average rate of 13.1855, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 13.2862 was up 4.54% compared to the 2017 peak of 12.7092, 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 66,431 GMD

2017 Average 61,086 GMD

Yearly Trough Low 62,258 GMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,173.71 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

13.2703

12.5092

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to GMD 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 12.6307, compared to 13.0121 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3814 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.6307

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.0121

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.3481 GMD (High: 13.1450 / Low: 12.7969). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0534 GMD (High: 12.8508 / Low: 12.7974).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.3481

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0534

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1762 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1762

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 13.2068) against the same month in 2017 (average: 12.6366), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5703 (+4.51%).

2018 Avg (November) 13.2068

2017 Avg (November) 12.6366

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.9808	12.6916	12.7990
February	12.7800	12.5722	12.6228
March	12.7193	12.5841	12.6152
April	12.6434	12.5596	12.5928
May	12.5867	12.4515	12.5726
June	12.6062	12.5204	12.5816
July	12.8203	12.5768	12.7195
August	12.8508	12.7974	12.8263
September	13.1450	12.7969	12.9420
October	13.2338	13.1278	13.1924
November	13.2862	13.1811	13.2068
December	13.2207	13.1410	13.1855