YEARLY HIGH
2.4559 SEK
YEARLY LOW
2.0916 SEK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3187 SEK

2018 SAR to SEK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SAR to SEK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 2.4559. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 2.0916.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3643 SEK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1454 to the December average rate of 2.4092, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.4559 was up 0.63% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.4405, 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 12,280 SEK
2017 Average 11,388 SEK
Yearly Trough Low 10,458 SEK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,821.55 SEK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.4462
2.1181
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to SEK 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 2.2379, compared to 2.3995 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1616 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2379
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3995

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.1197 SEK (High: 2.2113 / Low: 2.0916). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0406 SEK (High: 2.4392 / Low: 2.3986).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1197
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0406

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0299 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0299

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 2.4188) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.1549), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2639 (+12.25%).

2018 Avg (August) 2.4188
2017 Avg (August) 2.1549

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1963 2.0983 2.1454
February 2.2113 2.0916 2.1459
March 2.2291 2.1774 2.1975
April 2.3323 2.2129 2.2569
May 2.3921 2.2900 2.3334
June 2.4084 2.2948 2.3481
July 2.3903 2.3245 2.3531
August 2.4559 2.3484 2.4188
September 2.4400 2.3393 2.3889
October 2.4464 2.3752 2.4118
November 2.4392 2.3986 2.4150
December 2.4278 2.3816 2.4092