YEARLY HIGH
27.9345 RSD
YEARLY LOW
25.2047 RSD
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.7107 RSD

2018 SAR to RSD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SAR to RSD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 27.9345. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 25.2047.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7299 RSD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.9253 to the December average rate of 27.7104, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 27.9345 was down 11.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 31.5832, 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 139,673 RSD
2017 Average 143,513 RSD
Yearly Trough Low 126,023 RSD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,649.39 RSD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

27.9548
25.3341
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to RSD 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 26.0536, compared to 27.3679 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3143 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.0536
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.3679

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 1.4678 RSD (High: 27.2932 / Low: 25.8254). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2445 RSD (High: 27.0201 / Low: 26.7756).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.4678
July Spread (Stable) ±0.2445

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 0.3728 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3728

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 27.7104) against the same month in 2017 (average: 26.7830), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9274 (+3.46%).

2018 Avg (December) 27.7104
2017 Avg (December) 26.7830

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 26.5302 25.4634 25.9253
February 25.8385 25.2047 25.5525
March 25.7873 25.3412 25.5579
April 26.0916 25.4313 25.6782
May 27.2932 25.8254 26.6457
June 27.2377 26.6153 26.9621
July 27.0201 26.7756 26.9156
August 27.7295 26.9365 27.2870
September 27.3069 26.7555 27.0707
October 27.8682 27.2007 27.4870
November 27.9285 27.5279 27.7364
December 27.9345 27.5031 27.7104