YEARLY HIGH
0.0642 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0590 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0615 SAR

2014 BTN to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BTN to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 0.0642. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.0590.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0053 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0604 to the December average rate of 0.0598, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0642 was down 9.01% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0706, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 321 SAR
2013 Average 322 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 295 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.27 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0635
0.0595
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 0.0617, compared to 0.0612 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0617
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0612

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was March, with a trading range of 0.0022 SAR (High: 0.0627 / Low: 0.0605). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 SAR (High: 0.0614 / Low: 0.0608).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0022
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 0.0632) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0683), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0051 (-7.50%).

2014 Avg (May) 0.0632
2013 Avg (May) 0.0683

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0610 0.0595 0.0604
February 0.0606 0.0599 0.0603
March 0.0627 0.0605 0.0615
April 0.0627 0.0614 0.0622
May 0.0642 0.0622 0.0632
June 0.0634 0.0621 0.0628
July 0.0628 0.0620 0.0625
August 0.0620 0.0611 0.0616
September 0.0622 0.0608 0.0617
October 0.0614 0.0608 0.0611
November 0.0612 0.0604 0.0608
December 0.0608 0.0590 0.0598