YEARLY HIGH
20.6462 HTG
YEARLY LOW
16.9547 HTG
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.0162 HTG

2018 SAR to HTG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SAR to HTG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 20.6462. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 16.9547.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6915 HTG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.1999 to the December average rate of 20.2776, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 20.6462 was up 11.64% compared to the 2017 peak of 18.4939, 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 103,231 HTG
2017 Average 86,647 HTG
Yearly Trough Low 84,773 HTG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,457.72 HTG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

20.5950
16.7863
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to HTG 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 17.2574, compared to 18.7750 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5176 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.2574
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.7750

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.9955 HTG (High: 20.6462 / Low: 19.6507). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1056 HTG (High: 17.1701 / Low: 17.0645).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.9955
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1056

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0962 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0962

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 20.2776) against the same month in 2017 (average: 17.0313), the exchange rate shifted by +3.2464 (+19.06%).

2018 Avg (December) 20.2776
2017 Avg (December) 17.0313

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.5308 16.9547 17.1999
February 17.1701 17.0645 17.1037
March 17.2791 17.0948 17.1874
April 17.3915 17.1329 17.2752
May 17.4093 17.0746 17.2292
June 17.7625 17.1542 17.5489
July 18.0053 17.3007 17.7082
August 18.5136 17.6861 17.9616
September 18.6233 18.3963 18.4990
October 19.2025 18.5846 18.8469
November 19.6546 18.9615 19.3568
December 20.6462 19.6507 20.2776