YEARLY HIGH
2.3444 SVC
YEARLY LOW
2.3136 SVC
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3327 SVC

2018 SAR to SVC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SAR to SVC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 2.3444. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 2.3136.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0307 SVC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3327 to the December average rate of 2.3323, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.3444 was down 0.13% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.3473, 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 11,722 SVC
2017 Average 11,662 SVC
Yearly Trough Low 11,568 SVC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 153.68 SVC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.3339
2.3309
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to SVC 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 2.3330, compared to 2.3324 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3330
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3324

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0263 SVC (High: 2.3444 / Low: 2.3181). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 SVC (High: 2.3357 / Low: 2.3319).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0263
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2.3327) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.3328), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.00%).

2018 Avg (January) 2.3327
2017 Avg (January) 2.3328

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3444 2.3181 2.3327
February 2.3357 2.3319 2.3337
March 2.3359 2.3265 2.3329
April 2.3355 2.3238 2.3330
May 2.3354 2.3155 2.3326
June 2.3381 2.3200 2.3332
July 2.3392 2.3318 2.3333
August 2.3356 2.3237 2.3321
September 2.3361 2.3310 2.3334
October 2.3375 2.3221 2.3322
November 2.3343 2.3136 2.3311
December 2.3339 2.3293 2.3323