YEARLY HIGH
2.2148 SAR
YEARLY LOW
2.0903 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1469 SAR

2019 BGN to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BGN to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 2.2148. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 2.0903.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1245 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1891 to the December average rate of 2.1309, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.2148 was down 7.65% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.3983, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,074 SAR
2018 Average 11,324 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 10,452 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 622.46 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.1969
2.1043
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 2.1659, compared to 2.1279 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0380 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1659
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1279

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0476 SAR (High: 2.2148 / Low: 2.1672). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0197 SAR (High: 2.1549 / Low: 2.1352).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0476
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0197

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0217 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0217

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 2.1891) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.3394), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1503 (-6.42%).

2019 Avg (January) 2.1891
2018 Avg (January) 2.3394

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2148 2.1672 2.1891
February 2.1957 2.1610 2.1763
March 2.1906 2.1458 2.1667
April 2.1696 2.1370 2.1525
May 2.1549 2.1352 2.1455
June 2.1859 2.1417 2.1651
July 2.1667 2.1226 2.1504
August 2.1512 2.1062 2.1337
September 2.1290 2.0903 2.1120
October 2.1407 2.0939 2.1207
November 2.1421 2.1101 2.1194
December 2.1514 2.1125 2.1309