YEARLY HIGH
43.1032 LRD
YEARLY LOW
32.3962 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
38.3745 LRD

2018 SAR to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SAR to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 43.1032. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 32.3962.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.7069 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.8268 to the December average rate of 42.0084, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 43.1032 was up 28.67% compared to the 2017 peak of 33.5002, 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 215,516 LRD
2017 Average 139,301 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 161,981 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53,534.75 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

42.8862
32.8359
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to LRD 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 35.1795, compared to 41.5695 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.3899 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.1795
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.5695

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 3.1623 LRD (High: 39.9714 / Low: 36.8091). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2832 LRD (High: 42.1402 / Low: 41.8571).

June Spread (Volatile) ±3.1623
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2832

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.4737 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4737

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 41.3924) against the same month in 2017 (average: 24.7294), the exchange rate shifted by +16.6630 (+67.38%).

2018 Avg (July) 41.3924
2017 Avg (July) 24.7294

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.4654 32.7044 33.8268
February 34.8021 32.3962 33.6734
March 35.0915 34.7612 34.9528
April 35.1908 34.7844 34.9601
May 36.8600 34.6057 35.6876
June 39.9714 36.8091 37.9764
July 43.1032 39.9703 41.3924
August 41.2234 40.4084 40.9186
September 42.6359 41.1191 41.2840
October 41.8862 41.4904 41.7646
November 42.1470 41.7519 42.0487
December 42.1402 41.8571 42.0084