YEARLY HIGH
1.5849 SAR
YEARLY LOW
1.2571 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4309 SAR

2018 TND to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TND to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 1.5849. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 1.2571.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3279 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5339 to the December average rate of 1.2753, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.5849 was down 4.89% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.6664, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,925 SAR
2017 Average 7,792 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 6,285 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,639.38 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.5948
1.2463
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TND 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 1.5239, compared to 1.3379 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1859 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5239
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3379

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0923 SAR (High: 1.5504 / Low: 1.4580). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0204 SAR (High: 1.3582 / Low: 1.3379).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0923
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0204

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0561 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0561

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.5658) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.6396), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0738 (-4.50%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.5658
2017 Avg (February) 1.6396

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5718 1.4924 1.5339
February 1.5849 1.5456 1.5658
March 1.5803 1.5379 1.5606
April 1.5735 1.5050 1.5448
May 1.5504 1.4580 1.4887
June 1.4688 1.4242 1.4494
July 1.4366 1.3924 1.4225
August 1.3954 1.3480 1.3666
September 1.3582 1.3379 1.3496
October 1.3339 1.3025 1.3211
November 1.3106 1.2833 1.2925
December 1.2840 1.2571 1.2753