YEARLY HIGH
2.7275 SAR
YEARLY LOW
2.5151 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6087 SAR

2019 AUD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the AUD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 2.7275. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 2.5151.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2124 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6834 to the December average rate of 2.5839, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.7275 was down 10.40% compared to the 2018 peak of 3.0439, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,638 SAR
2018 Average 14,017 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 12,576 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,061.92 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.6979
2.5244
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 2.6498, compared to 2.5676 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0822 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6498
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5676

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.1328 SAR (High: 2.7275 / Low: 2.5947). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0401 SAR (High: 2.5552 / Low: 2.5151).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1328
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0401

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0794 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0794

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 2.6834) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.9833), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2999 (-10.05%).

2019 Avg (January) 2.6834
2018 Avg (January) 2.9833

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7275 2.5947 2.6834
February 2.7202 2.6484 2.6801
March 2.6765 2.6339 2.6565
April 2.6902 2.6303 2.6672
May 2.6332 2.5734 2.6045
June 2.6419 2.5699 2.6069
July 2.6512 2.5673 2.6183
August 2.5552 2.5151 2.5389
September 2.5802 2.5174 2.5533
October 2.5868 2.5162 2.5506
November 2.5933 2.5349 2.5604
December 2.6314 2.5370 2.5839