YEARLY HIGH
0.1332 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1130 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1226 SAR

2018 UYU to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UYU to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 0.1332. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 0.1130.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0201 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1313 to the December average rate of 0.1164, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1332 was down 1.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1347, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 666 SAR
2017 Average 655 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 565 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 100.60 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1344
0.1122
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 0.1286, compared to 0.1167 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0118 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1286
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1167

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0136 SAR (High: 0.1330 / Low: 0.1194). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 SAR (High: 0.1325 / Low: 0.1316).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0136
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0081 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0081

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.1325) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1318), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+0.52%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.1325
2017 Avg (April) 0.1318

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1325 0.1301 0.1313
February 0.1323 0.1298 0.1314
March 0.1325 0.1316 0.1321
April 0.1332 0.1318 0.1325
May 0.1330 0.1194 0.1244
June 0.1211 0.1182 0.1196
July 0.1227 0.1186 0.1202
August 0.1248 0.1164 0.1202
September 0.1168 0.1130 0.1144
October 0.1145 0.1134 0.1140
November 0.1169 0.1142 0.1151
December 0.1172 0.1157 0.1164