2019 AFN to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0503 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0459 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0482 SAR

2019 AFN to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the AFN to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 22, valuing the pair at 0.0503. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 1, dropping to 0.0459.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0044 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0497 to the December average rate of 0.0478, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0503 was down 14.24% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0587, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 252 SAR

2018 Average 259 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 230 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 21.99 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0504

0.0464

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 0.0487, compared to 0.0477 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) 0.0487

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0477

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0019 SAR (High: 0.0484 / Low: 0.0465). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 SAR (High: 0.0481 / Low: 0.0478).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 0.0501) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0541), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0040 (-7.41%).

2019 Avg (February) 0.0501

2018 Avg (February) 0.0541

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0498	0.0493	0.0497
February	0.0503	0.0497	0.0501
March	0.0503	0.0493	0.0497
April	0.0494	0.0482	0.0485
May	0.0484	0.0465	0.0475
June	0.0473	0.0460	0.0468
July	0.0472	0.0459	0.0467
August	0.0485	0.0469	0.0478
September	0.0481	0.0478	0.0479
October	0.0481	0.0478	0.0479
November	0.0480	0.0476	0.0479
December	0.0482	0.0476	0.0478