YEARLY HIGH
0.1295 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1207 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1246 SAR

2018 TWD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TWD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 0.1295. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 10, dropping to 0.1207.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0089 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1275 to the December average rate of 0.1219, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1295 was up 2.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1264, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 648 SAR
2017 Average 616 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 603 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44.29 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1292
0.1207
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TWD 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 0.1270, compared to 0.1221 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1270
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1221

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0038 SAR (High: 0.1265 / Low: 0.1226). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 SAR (High: 0.1229 / Low: 0.1215).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0038
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.1282) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1215), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0067 (+5.53%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.1282
2017 Avg (February) 0.1215

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1290 0.1259 0.1275
February 0.1295 0.1276 0.1282
March 0.1294 0.1278 0.1285
April 0.1293 0.1263 0.1276
May 0.1276 0.1246 0.1257
June 0.1265 0.1226 0.1247
July 0.1237 0.1222 0.1228
August 0.1229 0.1215 0.1222
September 0.1231 0.1217 0.1222
October 0.1228 0.1207 0.1214
November 0.1226 0.1212 0.1219
December 0.1227 0.1213 0.1219