2018 TOP to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7037 SAR

YEARLY LOW

1.6054 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6509 SAR

2018 TOP to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TOP to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 1.7037. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 3, dropping to 1.6054.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0983 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6690 to the December average rate of 1.6475, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.7037 was down 0.52% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.7126, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,518 SAR

2017 Average 8,279 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 8,027 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 491.52 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.7011

1.6128

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 1.6724, compared to 1.6295 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0429 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6724

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6295

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0597 SAR (High: 1.6919 / Low: 1.6322). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 SAR (High: 1.6234 / Low: 1.6229).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0597

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0298 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0298

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.6938) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.6599), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0339 (+2.04%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.6938

2017 Avg (February) 1.6599

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6949	1.6512	1.6690
February	1.7037	1.6802	1.6938
March	1.6963	1.6749	1.6868
April	1.6964	1.6639	1.6864
May	1.6919	1.6322	1.6566
June	1.6598	1.6263	1.6415
July	1.6268	1.6054	1.6201
August	1.6234	1.6229	1.6232
September	1.6237	1.6229	1.6232
October	1.6303	1.6231	1.6273
November	1.6385	1.6285	1.6354
December	1.6656	1.6354	1.6475