2018 SAR to KGS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

18.5194 KGS

YEARLY LOW

18.1346 KGS

YEARLY AVERAGE

18.2454 KGS

2018 SAR to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SAR to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 18.5194. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 18.1346.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3848 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.4099 to the December average rate of 18.3139, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 18.5194 was down 0.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 18.6017, 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 92,597 KGS

2017 Average 91,671 KGS

Yearly Trough Low 90,673 KGS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,923.98 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

18.4342

18.1430

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to KGS 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 18.2539, compared to 18.2369 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0170 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.2539

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.2369

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.2866 KGS (High: 18.5194 / Low: 18.2328). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 KGS (High: 18.1710 / Low: 18.1652).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2866

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1886 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1886

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 18.4099) against the same month in 2017 (average: 18.4912), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0813 (-0.44%).

2018 Avg (January) 18.4099

2017 Avg (January) 18.4912

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	18.5194	18.2328	18.4099
February	18.3732	18.1346	18.2213
March	18.2100	18.1390	18.1755
April	18.2776	18.1998	18.2363
May	18.3736	18.1552	18.2712
June	18.2426	18.1422	18.2094
July	18.2202	18.1605	18.1923
August	18.1710	18.1652	18.1677
September	18.1710	18.1618	18.1673
October	18.3053	18.1688	18.2676
November	18.3202	18.3055	18.3126
December	18.3184	18.3053	18.3139