YEARLY HIGH
0.0006 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0004 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0005 SAR

2018 SLL to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SLL to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 12, valuing the pair at 0.0006. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 0.0004.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0001 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0005 to the December average rate of 0.0004, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0006 was down 13.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0007, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3 SAR
2017 Average 3 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 2 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 0.74 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0006
0.0004
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 0.0005, compared to 0.0005 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0005
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0005

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0001 SAR (High: 0.0006 / Low: 0.0004). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SAR (High: 0.0004 / Low: 0.0004).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.0006) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0005), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+17.40%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.0006
2017 Avg (July) 0.0005

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0005 0.0005 0.0005
February 0.0005 0.0005 0.0005
March 0.0005 0.0005 0.0005
April 0.0005 0.0005 0.0005
May 0.0005 0.0005 0.0005
June 0.0006 0.0005 0.0006
July 0.0006 0.0006 0.0006
August 0.0006 0.0004 0.0005
September 0.0004 0.0004 0.0004
October 0.0004 0.0004 0.0004
November 0.0004 0.0004 0.0004
December 0.0004 0.0004 0.0004