2018 SAR to SDG Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 SAR to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the SAR to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 12.7500. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 1.8584.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.8916 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8698 to the December average rate of 12.6871, the exchange rate registered a net change of 578.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 12.7500 was up 582.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.8694, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
SAR to SDG Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.2655, compared to 8.1557 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.8902 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 7.9263 SDG (High: 12.7245 / Low: 4.7982). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0185 SDG (High: 1.8768 / Low: 1.8584).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0133 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 12.6871) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.7946), the exchange rate shifted by +10.8925 (+606.97%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.8768 | 1.8584 | 1.8698 |
| February | 4.8402 | 1.8741 | 4.4524 |
| March | 4.8495 | 4.7994 | 4.8221 |
| April | 4.8435 | 4.7963 | 4.8272 |
| May | 4.8388 | 4.7949 | 4.8149 |
| June | 4.8341 | 4.7724 | 4.8068 |
| July | 4.8177 | 4.7843 | 4.8016 |
| August | 4.8195 | 4.7965 | 4.8050 |
| September | 4.8209 | 4.7958 | 4.8059 |
| October | 12.7245 | 4.7982 | 9.1345 |
| November | 12.7315 | 12.5889 | 12.7004 |
| December | 12.7500 | 12.6581 | 12.6871 |