YEARLY HIGH
137.5042 SYP
YEARLY LOW
135.9175 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
137.3105 SYP

2018 SAR to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SAR to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 137.5042. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 135.9175.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5867 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 137.3366 to the December average rate of 137.2769, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 137.5042 was down 0.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 137.5141, 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 687,521 SYP
2017 Average 443,892 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 679,587 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,933.33 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

137.3433
137.2633
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to SYP 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 137.3143, compared to 137.3067 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0076 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 137.3143
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 137.3067

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 1.5457 SYP (High: 137.4632 / Low: 135.9175). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0494 SYP (High: 137.3508 / Low: 137.3014).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.5457
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0494

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0490 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0490

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 137.3040) against the same month in 2017 (average: 57.1522), the exchange rate shifted by +80.1518 (+140.24%).

2018 Avg (June) 137.3040
2017 Avg (June) 57.1522

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 137.3638 137.3115 137.3366
February 137.3732 137.2685 137.3206
March 137.3508 137.3014 137.3205
April 137.4113 137.2977 137.3266
May 137.4632 135.9175 137.2776
June 137.5042 136.6287 137.3040
July 137.4912 137.2832 137.3307
August 137.4512 137.2901 137.3239
September 137.4508 137.2671 137.3252
October 137.4831 137.2327 137.3136
November 137.3266 137.2255 137.2700
December 137.3835 137.1730 137.2769