2018 SAR to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

5644.4262 STD

YEARLY LOW

5246.5552 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

5507.4167 STD

2018 SAR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SAR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 20, valuing the pair at 5644.4262. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 5246.5552.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 397.8710 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5384.7173 to the December average rate of 5611.1139, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5644.4262 was down 9.71% compared to the 2017 peak of 6251.4829, 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 28,222,131 STD

2017 Average 28,965,470 STD

Yearly Trough Low 26,232,776 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,989,354.95 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5658.2788

5260.0356

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to STD 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 5403.2986, compared to 5611.5348 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 208.2362 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5403.2986

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5611.5348

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 260.8417 STD (High: 5636.6379 / Low: 5375.7962). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8580 STD (High: 5613.8076 / Low: 5610.9496).

May Spread (Volatile) ±260.8417

September Spread (Stable) ±2.8580

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 91.4948 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -91.4948

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 5600.2012) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5821.1309), the exchange rate shifted by -220.9297 (-3.80%).

2018 Avg (June) 5600.2012

2017 Avg (June) 5821.1309

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	5453.5683	5268.7555	5384.7173
February	5342.6704	5246.5552	5293.2225
March	5324.8079	5274.9428	5303.4549
April	5358.7835	5292.3146	5316.5929
May	5636.6379	5375.7962	5521.6030
June	5644.4262	5526.3161	5600.2012
July	5617.9727	5569.9746	5596.8600
August	5613.7926	5604.8501	5612.5202
September	5613.8076	5610.9496	5612.6500
October	5640.5684	5610.5040	5625.0918
November	5613.1265	5609.0808	5610.9731
December	5612.8197	5608.6324	5611.1139