YEARLY HIGH
0.0121 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0075 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0105 SAR

2019 AOA to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the AOA to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0121. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 29, dropping to 0.0075.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0046 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0121 to the December average rate of 0.0079, the exchange rate registered a net change of -34.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0121 was down 46.28% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0226, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 61 SAR
2018 Average 77 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 38 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23.01 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0125
0.0075
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA 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 0.0117, compared to 0.0094 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0117
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0094

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.0024 SAR (High: 0.0099 / Low: 0.0075). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SAR (High: 0.0120 / Low: 0.0119).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.0121) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0211), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0090 (-42.58%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.0121
2018 Avg (January) 0.0211

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0121 0.0120 0.0121
February 0.0120 0.0119 0.0120
March 0.0119 0.0118 0.0119
April 0.0118 0.0116 0.0118
May 0.0116 0.0113 0.0115
June 0.0113 0.0110 0.0111
July 0.0109 0.0107 0.0108
August 0.0107 0.0104 0.0104
September 0.0104 0.0099 0.0102
October 0.0099 0.0075 0.0089
November 0.0081 0.0075 0.0079
December 0.0082 0.0076 0.0079