2018 ZAR to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3248 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.2433 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2852 SAR

2018 ZAR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ZAR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.3248. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.2433.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0815 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3077 to the December average rate of 0.2626, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3248 was up 6.25% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3057, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 16,240 SAR

2017 Average 14,106 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 12,166 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,073.91 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3236

0.2484

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 0.3055, compared to 0.2648 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0407 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3055

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2648

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0285 SAR (High: 0.2836 / Low: 0.2551). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0102 SAR (High: 0.3221 / Low: 0.3119).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0285

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0102

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0171 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0171

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.3173) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2847), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0327 (+11.48%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.3173

2017 Avg (February) 0.2847

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3163	0.3013	0.3077
February	0.3248	0.3087	0.3173
March	0.3221	0.3119	0.3167
April	0.3170	0.3013	0.3099
May	0.3063	0.2936	0.2994
June	0.2983	0.2704	0.2823
July	0.2860	0.2710	0.2802
August	0.2836	0.2551	0.2672
September	0.2656	0.2433	0.2547
October	0.2646	0.2523	0.2579
November	0.2745	0.2593	0.2663
December	0.2738	0.2563	0.2626