YEARLY HIGH
0.3756 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0000 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0420 SAR

2018 VEF to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VEF to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.3756. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 0.0000.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3756 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3712 to the December average rate of 0.0000, the exchange rate registered a net change of -100.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3756 was down 0.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3770, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,878 SAR
2017 Average 1,857 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 0 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,878.09 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4084
-0.0371
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 0.0840, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0840 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0840
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.3755 SAR (High: 0.3756 / Low: 0.0001). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SAR (High: 0.0000 / Low: 0.0000).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.3755
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2386 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2386

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.3712) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3755), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0043 (-1.14%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.3712
2017 Avg (January) 0.3755

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3756 0.3578 0.3712
February 0.3756 0.0001 0.1327
March 0.0001 0.0001 0.0001
April 0.0001 0.0001 0.0001
May 0.0001 0.0000 0.0001
June 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
July 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
August 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
September 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
October 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
November 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
December 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000