2018 SZL to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3243 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.2420 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2853 SAR

2018 SZL to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SZL to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.3243. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.2420.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0824 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3075 to the December average rate of 0.2636, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3243 was up 6.32% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3051, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,622 SAR

2017 Average 1,410 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 1,210 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 411.87 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3229

0.2483

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 0.3055, compared to 0.2650 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0405 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3055

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2650

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0271 SAR (High: 0.2832 / Low: 0.2561). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0101 SAR (High: 0.3218 / Low: 0.3117).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0271

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0101

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0160 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0160

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.3167) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2840), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0326 (+11.49%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.3167

2017 Avg (February) 0.2840

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3162	0.2992	0.3075
February	0.3243	0.3084	0.3167
March	0.3218	0.3117	0.3166
April	0.3174	0.3013	0.3102
May	0.3059	0.2939	0.2992
June	0.2981	0.2716	0.2831
July	0.2862	0.2709	0.2797
August	0.2832	0.2561	0.2678
September	0.2655	0.2420	0.2545
October	0.2652	0.2517	0.2583
November	0.2738	0.2579	0.2663
December	0.2747	0.2576	0.2636