YEARLY HIGH
0.5616 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.5496 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5562 SAR

2018 TTD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TTD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.5616. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 2, dropping to 0.5496.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0120 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5568 to the December average rate of 0.5552, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5616 was down 0.47% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5642, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,808 SAR
2017 Average 2,785 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 2,748 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59.75 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5573
0.5547
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TTD 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 0.5561, compared to 0.5564 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5561
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5564

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0099 SAR (High: 0.5595 / Low: 0.5496). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 SAR (High: 0.5570 / Low: 0.5556).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0099
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.5568) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5585), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0017 (-0.31%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.5568
2017 Avg (January) 0.5585

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5616 0.5529 0.5568
February 0.5575 0.5543 0.5564
March 0.5583 0.5499 0.5552
April 0.5595 0.5496 0.5549
May 0.5574 0.5558 0.5565
June 0.5596 0.5553 0.5566
July 0.5575 0.5550 0.5565
August 0.5587 0.5559 0.5567
September 0.5570 0.5556 0.5563
October 0.5591 0.5519 0.5564
November 0.5611 0.5562 0.5571
December 0.5569 0.5514 0.5552