YEARLY HIGH
0.1448 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1294 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1381 SAR

2018 UAH to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UAH to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 9, valuing the pair at 0.1448. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.1294.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0154 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1317 to the December average rate of 0.1352, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1448 was down 2.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1481, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 724 SAR
2017 Average 705 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 647 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 76.77 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1445
0.1305
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH 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 0.1403, compared to 0.1358 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1403
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1358

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0064 SAR (High: 0.1391 / Low: 0.1327). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 SAR (High: 0.1441 / Low: 0.1424).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0064
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0059 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0059

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.1433) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1397), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0036 (+2.61%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.1433
2017 Avg (April) 0.1397

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1351 0.1294 0.1317
February 0.1403 0.1346 0.1382
March 0.1446 0.1392 0.1426
April 0.1448 0.1415 0.1433
May 0.1441 0.1424 0.1433
June 0.1446 0.1416 0.1430
July 0.1431 0.1397 0.1422
August 0.1391 0.1327 0.1363
September 0.1338 0.1317 0.1330
October 0.1344 0.1324 0.1335
November 0.1362 0.1324 0.1344
December 0.1371 0.1325 0.1352