YEARLY HIGH
0.0066 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0064 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0065 SAR

2018 SOS to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SOS to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 0.0066. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.0064.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0002 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0065 to the December average rate of 0.0065, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0066 was up 0.10% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0066, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 33 SAR
2017 Average 32 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 32 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 0.93 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0065
0.0065
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.0065, compared to 0.0065 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) 0.0065
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0065

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0002 SAR (High: 0.0065 / Low: 0.0064). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SAR (High: 0.0065 / Low: 0.0065).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.0065) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0065), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.40%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.0065
2017 Avg (May) 0.0065

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0065 0.0064 0.0065
February 0.0065 0.0064 0.0065
March 0.0065 0.0064 0.0065
April 0.0066 0.0064 0.0065
May 0.0066 0.0065 0.0065
June 0.0066 0.0065 0.0065
July 0.0065 0.0065 0.0065
August 0.0065 0.0065 0.0065
September 0.0065 0.0065 0.0065
October 0.0065 0.0065 0.0065
November 0.0065 0.0065 0.0065
December 0.0065 0.0065 0.0065