2018 VUV to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0364 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0336 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0348 SAR

2018 VUV to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VUV to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 0.0364. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 30, dropping to 0.0336.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0028 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0356 to the December average rate of 0.0338, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0364 was up 0.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0363, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 182 SAR

2017 Average 175 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 168 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.96 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0359

0.0336

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV 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 0.0353, compared to 0.0342 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0353

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0342

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0012 SAR (High: 0.0364 / Low: 0.0352). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SAR (High: 0.0346 / Low: 0.0346).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0356) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0344), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+3.47%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0356

2017 Avg (January) 0.0344

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0364	0.0353	0.0356
February	0.0364	0.0352	0.0357
March	0.0358	0.0352	0.0356
April	0.0358	0.0351	0.0354
May	0.0353	0.0345	0.0348
June	0.0353	0.0343	0.0349
July	0.0348	0.0343	0.0346
August	0.0346	0.0346	0.0346
September	0.0346	0.0346	0.0346
October	0.0346	0.0336	0.0338
November	0.0340	0.0337	0.0339
December	0.0341	0.0337	0.0338