YEARLY HIGH
0.7212 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.7132 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7205 XCD

2018 SAR to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SAR to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 0.7212. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 0.7132.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0080 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7206 to the December average rate of 0.7204, 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 0.7212 was down 0.04% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7215, 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 3,606 XCD
2017 Average 3,603 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 3,566 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39.88 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7207
0.7203
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to XCD 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 0.7206, compared to 0.7205 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7206
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7205

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0075 XCD (High: 0.7208 / Low: 0.7132). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 XCD (High: 0.7207 / Low: 0.7205).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0075
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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.7205) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7206), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.01%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.7205
2017 Avg (October) 0.7206

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7208 0.7205 0.7206
February 0.7208 0.7205 0.7206
March 0.7208 0.7205 0.7206
April 0.7211 0.7205 0.7207
May 0.7208 0.7132 0.7204
June 0.7207 0.7170 0.7205
July 0.7207 0.7205 0.7206
August 0.7207 0.7205 0.7206
September 0.7207 0.7204 0.7206
October 0.7212 0.7202 0.7205
November 0.7206 0.7201 0.7204
December 0.7206 0.7201 0.7204