2018 WST to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5220 SAR

YEARLY LOW

1.4257 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4609 SAR

2018 WST to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the WST to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 1.5220. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 1.4257.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0962 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4913 to the December average rate of 1.4385, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.5220 was down 1.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.5411, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,610 SAR

2017 Average 7,414 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 7,129 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 481.11 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.5090

1.4244

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 1.4795, compared to 1.4423 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0372 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4795

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4423

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0416 SAR (High: 1.5220 / Low: 1.4803). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 SAR (High: 1.4491 / Low: 1.4486).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0416

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0182 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0182

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.4913) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.4623), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0290 (+1.98%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.4913

2017 Avg (January) 1.4623

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5220	1.4803	1.4913
February	1.5154	1.4852	1.5020
March	1.5046	1.4767	1.4839
April	1.4905	1.4682	1.4788
May	1.4831	1.4522	1.4606
June	1.4757	1.4490	1.4602
July	1.4509	1.4435	1.4478
August	1.4491	1.4486	1.4489
September	1.4494	1.4486	1.4489
October	1.4488	1.4257	1.4314
November	1.4435	1.4276	1.4383
December	1.4447	1.4311	1.4385