2018 SAR to KPW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

240.1793 KPW

YEARLY LOW

237.5234 KPW

YEARLY AVERAGE

239.9526 KPW

2018 SAR to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SAR to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 240.1793. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 237.5234.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6559 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 239.9834 to the December average rate of 239.8983, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 240.1793 was down 0.04% compared to the 2017 peak of 240.2755, 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 1,200,897 KPW

2017 Average 1,199,905 KPW

Yearly Trough Low 1,187,617 KPW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,279.56 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

240.0029

239.8822

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to KPW 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 239.9633, compared to 239.9418 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0214 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 239.9633

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 239.9418

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 2.5022 KPW (High: 240.0256 / Low: 237.5234). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0706 KPW (High: 240.0064 / Low: 239.9358).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.5022

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0706

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0933 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0933

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 239.9486) against the same month in 2017 (average: 239.9836), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0350 (-0.01%).

2018 Avg (October) 239.9486

2017 Avg (October) 239.9836

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	240.0277	239.9552	239.9834
February	240.0320	239.9510	239.9818
March	240.0352	239.9488	239.9822
April	240.1409	239.9424	239.9928
May	240.0256	237.5234	239.8995
June	240.0106	238.7616	239.9398
July	240.0064	239.9358	239.9785
August	240.0128	239.9360	239.9694
September	240.0134	239.8912	239.9639
October	240.1793	239.8241	239.9486
November	239.9843	239.8113	239.8923
December	239.9712	239.7922	239.8983