YEARLY HIGH
29.7300 VUV
YEARLY LOW
27.4515 VUV
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.7700 VUV

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 148,650 VUV
2017 Average 142,553 VUV
Yearly Trough Low 137,258 VUV
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,392.61 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

29.7626
27.8242
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.2947
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.2453

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.9419
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0093

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0776

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (October) 29.6011
2017 Avg (October) 28.1487

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