2018 SAR to VUV Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 SAR to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the SAR to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 30, valuing the pair at 29.7300. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 27.4515.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2785 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.0634 to the December average rate of 29.5445, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 29.7300 was up 0.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 29.6965, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
SAR to VUV Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 28.2947, compared to 29.2453 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9507 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.9419 VUV (High: 28.4162 / Low: 27.4742). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0093 VUV (High: 28.9348 / Low: 28.9255).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0776 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 29.6011) against the same month in 2017 (average: 28.1487), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4524 (+5.16%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.3471 | 27.4515 | 28.0634 |
| February | 28.4162 | 27.4742 | 27.9857 |
| March | 28.3832 | 27.9140 | 28.1143 |
| April | 28.4502 | 27.9669 | 28.2311 |
| May | 29.0075 | 28.3583 | 28.7054 |
| June | 29.1316 | 28.2937 | 28.6681 |
| July | 29.1362 | 28.7413 | 28.9423 |
| August | 28.9348 | 28.9255 | 28.9295 |
| September | 28.9348 | 28.9201 | 28.9289 |
| October | 29.7300 | 28.9313 | 29.6011 |
| November | 29.7055 | 29.3686 | 29.5257 |
| December | 29.6399 | 29.3003 | 29.5445 |