YEARLY HIGH
0.4282 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.3972 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4104 SAR

2018 TJS to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TJS to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.4282. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 0.3972.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0310 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4252 to the December average rate of 0.3981, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4282 was down 10.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4777, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,141 SAR
2017 Average 2,186 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 1,986 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 155.10 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4280
0.3952
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TJS 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 0.4217, compared to 0.3991 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0226 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4217
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3991

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0114 SAR (High: 0.4090 / Low: 0.3977). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 SAR (High: 0.4254 / Low: 0.4246).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0114
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0096 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0096

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.4252) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4747), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0494 (-10.42%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.4252
2017 Avg (January) 0.4747

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4282 0.4228 0.4252
February 0.4254 0.4246 0.4251
March 0.4264 0.4244 0.4252
April 0.4267 0.4215 0.4235
May 0.4251 0.4166 0.4180
June 0.4171 0.4090 0.4130
July 0.4090 0.3977 0.4033
August 0.3997 0.3975 0.3983
September 0.3985 0.3974 0.3980
October 0.3998 0.3972 0.3982
November 0.4014 0.3979 0.3984
December 0.3986 0.3977 0.3981