YEARLY HIGH
0.5337 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.5278 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5332 BBD

2018 SAR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SAR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 0.5337. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 0.5278.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0059 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5333 to the December average rate of 0.5331, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5337 was down 0.50% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5364, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,669 BBD
2017 Average 2,666 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 2,639 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29.51 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5333
0.5331
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to BBD 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 0.5333, compared to 0.5332 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) 0.5333
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5332

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0056 BBD (High: 0.5334 / Low: 0.5278). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BBD (High: 0.5333 / Low: 0.5332).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0056
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.5332) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5333), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.01%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.5332
2017 Avg (October) 0.5333

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5334 0.5332 0.5333
February 0.5334 0.5332 0.5333
March 0.5334 0.5332 0.5333
April 0.5336 0.5332 0.5333
May 0.5334 0.5278 0.5331
June 0.5334 0.5306 0.5332
July 0.5333 0.5332 0.5333
August 0.5334 0.5332 0.5333
September 0.5334 0.5331 0.5333
October 0.5337 0.5329 0.5332
November 0.5333 0.5329 0.5331
December 0.5333 0.5329 0.5331