YEARLY HIGH
0.4781 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.4072 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4322 SAR

2018 SEK to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SEK to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.4781. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 0.4072.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0709 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4662 to the December average rate of 0.4151, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4781 was up 0.98% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4735, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,390 SAR
2017 Average 2,199 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 2,036 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 354.60 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4715
0.4082
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SEK to SAR 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 0.4475, compared to 0.4168 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0307 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4475
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4168

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0259 SAR (High: 0.4781 / Low: 0.4522). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0069 SAR (High: 0.4169 / Low: 0.4100).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0259
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0069

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0146 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0146

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.4661) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4209), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0452 (+10.74%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.4661
2017 Avg (February) 0.4209

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4766 0.4553 0.4662
February 0.4781 0.4522 0.4661
March 0.4593 0.4486 0.4551
April 0.4519 0.4288 0.4432
May 0.4367 0.4180 0.4286
June 0.4358 0.4152 0.4259
July 0.4302 0.4184 0.4250
August 0.4258 0.4072 0.4135
September 0.4275 0.4098 0.4187
October 0.4210 0.4088 0.4147
November 0.4169 0.4100 0.4141
December 0.4199 0.4119 0.4151