2018 SAR to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0943 HKD

YEARLY LOW

2.0715 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0896 HKD

2018 SAR to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SAR to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 1, valuing the pair at 2.0943. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 2.0715.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0227 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0850 to the December average rate of 2.0849, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.0943 was up 0.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.0869, 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 10,471 HKD

2017 Average 10,389 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 10,358 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 113.61 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.0938

2.0841

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to HKD 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 2.0897, compared to 2.0894 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0897

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0894

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0221 HKD (High: 2.0936 / Low: 2.0715). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 HKD (High: 2.0933 / Low: 2.0926).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0221

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 2.0928) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.0724), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0204 (+0.98%).

2018 Avg (April) 2.0928

2017 Avg (April) 2.0724

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0862	2.0834	2.0850
February	2.0871	2.0844	2.0856
March	2.0932	2.0869	2.0908
April	2.0943	2.0913	2.0928
May	2.0936	2.0715	2.0921
June	2.0933	2.0816	2.0921
July	2.0933	2.0915	2.0926
August	2.0933	2.0926	2.0930
September	2.0932	2.0817	2.0897
October	2.0917	2.0875	2.0897
November	2.0891	2.0843	2.0867
December	2.0888	2.0801	2.0849