2018 SAR to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

27.6531 KES

YEARLY LOW

26.5577 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

27.0053 KES

2018 SAR to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SAR to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 27.6531. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 26.5577.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0954 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.4310 to the December average rate of 27.2402, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 27.6531 was down 0.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 27.7377, 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 138,266 KES

2017 Average 137,852 KES

Yearly Trough Low 132,789 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,477.23 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

27.4913

26.7673

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to KES 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 27.0052, compared to 27.0053 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.0052

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.0053

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.5204 KES (High: 27.0781 / Low: 26.5577). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1360 KES (High: 26.9774 / Low: 26.8414).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.5204

September Spread (Stable) ±0.1360

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 0.3907 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3907

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 27.4310) against the same month in 2017 (average: 27.6603), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2294 (-0.83%).

2018 Avg (January) 27.4310

2017 Avg (January) 27.6603

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	27.6531	27.2784	27.4310
February	27.1752	26.8633	27.0402
March	27.0369	26.8650	26.9735
April	26.9593	26.6303	26.8278
May	27.0781	26.5577	26.8276
June	27.0362	26.8132	26.9313
July	26.9586	26.6535	26.8382
August	26.9178	26.7504	26.8444
September	26.9774	26.8414	26.8885
October	27.1669	26.8401	26.9503
November	27.5058	27.0144	27.2700
December	27.3525	27.0056	27.2402