YEARLY HIGH
70.7638 YER
YEARLY LOW
66.0531 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
66.7597 YER

2018 SAR to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SAR to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 70.7638. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 66.0531.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.7108 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 66.7398 to the December average rate of 66.7262, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 70.7638 was up 5.89% compared to the 2017 peak of 66.8289, 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 353,819 YER
2017 Average 333,605 YER
Yearly Trough Low 330,265 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,553.83 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

67.0304
66.6894
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to YER 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 66.7797, compared to 66.7398 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0399 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 66.7797
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 66.7398

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 4.0363 YER (High: 70.7638 / Low: 66.7275). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0342 YER (High: 66.7622 / Low: 66.7280).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4.0363
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0342

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2598 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2598

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 67.0020) against the same month in 2017 (average: 66.6373), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3647 (+0.55%).

2018 Avg (March) 67.0020
2017 Avg (March) 66.6373

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 66.7570 66.5906 66.7398
February 66.7622 66.7280 66.7452
March 70.7638 66.7275 67.0020
April 66.7858 66.6908 66.7422
May 66.8180 66.0531 66.7179
June 66.7578 66.4023 66.7310
July 66.8818 66.6723 66.7549
August 66.7634 66.7203 66.7447
September 66.7651 66.6990 66.7436
October 66.8101 66.6565 66.7407
November 66.7558 66.7073 66.7288
December 66.7655 66.6988 66.7262