2018 SAR to XDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1922 XDR

YEARLY LOW

0.1826 XDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1881 XDR

2018 SAR to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SAR to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 0.1922. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 0.1826.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0096 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1854 to the December average rate of 0.1916, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1922 was down 3.61% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1995, 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 961 XDR

2017 Average 962 XDR

Yearly Trough Low 913 XDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 48.01 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1924

0.1828

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to XDR 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 0.1853, compared to 0.1908 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1853

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1908

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0050 XDR (High: 0.1890 / Low: 0.1840). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 XDR (High: 0.1906 / Low: 0.1898).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0050

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.1916) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1894), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0023 (+1.20%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.1916

2017 Avg (November) 0.1894

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1876	0.1830	0.1854
February	0.1846	0.1827	0.1836
March	0.1847	0.1826	0.1836
April	0.1855	0.1830	0.1839
May	0.1890	0.1840	0.1870
June	0.1898	0.1868	0.1885
July	0.1908	0.1886	0.1898
August	0.1914	0.1900	0.1906
September	0.1906	0.1898	0.1902
October	0.1920	0.1904	0.1911
November	0.1922	0.1911	0.1916
December	0.1922	0.1911	0.1916