YEARLY HIGH
0.0549 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0519 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0533 SAR

2019 BTN to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BTN to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 11, valuing the pair at 0.0549. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 3, dropping to 0.0519.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0030 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0531 to the December average rate of 0.0527, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0549 was down 7.44% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0593, 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 274 SAR
2018 Average 275 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 259 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.17 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0548
0.0523
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 0.0536, compared to 0.0530 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0536
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0530

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0021 SAR (High: 0.0543 / Low: 0.0522). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 SAR (High: 0.0530 / Low: 0.0524).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 0.0546) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0546), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.07%).

2019 Avg (July) 0.0546
2018 Avg (July) 0.0546

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0540 0.0526 0.0531
February 0.0532 0.0523 0.0527
March 0.0547 0.0529 0.0540
April 0.0547 0.0534 0.0540
May 0.0541 0.0532 0.0538
June 0.0544 0.0536 0.0540
July 0.0549 0.0541 0.0546
August 0.0543 0.0522 0.0529
September 0.0532 0.0519 0.0527
October 0.0530 0.0524 0.0528
November 0.0530 0.0520 0.0525
December 0.0530 0.0523 0.0527