YEARLY HIGH
0.7955 TND
YEARLY LOW
0.6309 TND
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7026 TND

2018 SAR to TND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SAR to TND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 0.7955. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.6309.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1646 TND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6520 to the December average rate of 0.7841, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.7955 was up 17.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6749, 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 3,978 TND
2017 Average 3,212 TND
Yearly Trough Low 3,155 TND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 822.82 TND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7987
0.6241
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to TND 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 0.6568, compared to 0.7484 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0916 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6568
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7484

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0409 TND (High: 0.6859 / Low: 0.6450). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0112 TND (High: 0.7475 / Low: 0.7362).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0409
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0112

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0134 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0134

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.7841) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6635), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1206 (+18.17%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.7841
2017 Avg (December) 0.6635

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6700 0.6362 0.6520
February 0.6470 0.6309 0.6387
March 0.6502 0.6328 0.6408
April 0.6645 0.6355 0.6474
May 0.6859 0.6450 0.6718
June 0.7021 0.6808 0.6900
July 0.7182 0.6961 0.7030
August 0.7419 0.7167 0.7318
September 0.7475 0.7362 0.7410
October 0.7677 0.7497 0.7570
November 0.7793 0.7630 0.7737
December 0.7955 0.7788 0.7841