YEARLY HIGH
0.0074 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0073 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0073 SAR

2018 SYP to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SYP to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 0.0074. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 17, dropping to 0.0073.

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 0.0073 to the December average rate of 0.0073, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0074 was down 58.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0176, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 37 SAR
2017 Average 67 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 36 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 0.42 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0073
0.0073
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.0073, compared to 0.0073 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0073
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0073

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0001 SAR (High: 0.0074 / Low: 0.0073). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SAR (High: 0.0073 / Low: 0.0073).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 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: 0.0073) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0175), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0102 (-58.36%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.0073
2017 Avg (May) 0.0175

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0073 0.0073 0.0073
February 0.0073 0.0073 0.0073
March 0.0073 0.0073 0.0073
April 0.0073 0.0073 0.0073
May 0.0074 0.0073 0.0073
June 0.0073 0.0073 0.0073
July 0.0073 0.0073 0.0073
August 0.0073 0.0073 0.0073
September 0.0073 0.0073 0.0073
October 0.0073 0.0073 0.0073
November 0.0073 0.0073 0.0073
December 0.0073 0.0073 0.0073