2018 SAR to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1959 SBD

YEARLY LOW

2.0572 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1006 SBD

2018 SAR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SAR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 2.1959. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 2.0572.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1387 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0716 to the December average rate of 2.1547, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.1959 was up 3.62% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.1191, 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 10,979 SBD

2017 Average 10,414 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 10,286 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 693.46 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.1633

2.0593

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to SBD 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 2.0805, compared to 2.1207 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0401 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0805

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1207

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0782 SBD (High: 2.1959 / Low: 2.1177). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 SBD (High: 2.1039 / Low: 2.1032).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0782

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0060 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0060

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 2.1547) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.0734), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0813 (+3.92%).

2018 Avg (December) 2.1547

2017 Avg (December) 2.0734

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0966	2.0585	2.0716
February	2.0789	2.0606	2.0679
March	2.0789	2.0654	2.0715
April	2.0859	2.0615	2.0757
May	2.1107	2.0572	2.0873
June	2.1263	2.0976	2.1093
July	2.1275	2.0977	2.1095
August	2.1039	2.1032	2.1035
September	2.1039	2.1028	2.1034
October	2.1399	2.1036	2.1211
November	2.1374	2.1027	2.1319
December	2.1959	2.1177	2.1547