2019 BWP to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3639 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.3379 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3488 SAR

2019 BWP to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BWP to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.3639. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 20, dropping to 0.3379.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0260 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3559 to the December average rate of 0.3491, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.3639 was down 8.23% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.3965, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,820 SAR

2018 Average 1,843 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 1,689 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 130.11 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.3592

0.3395

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 0.3520, compared to 0.3457 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3520

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3457

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0135 SAR (High: 0.3603 / Low: 0.3468). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 SAR (High: 0.3457 / Low: 0.3416).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0135

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.0120 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0120

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 0.3575) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.3924), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0349 (-8.89%).

2019 Avg (February) 0.3575

2018 Avg (February) 0.3924

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3603	0.3468	0.3559
February	0.3639	0.3544	0.3575
March	0.3562	0.3460	0.3505
April	0.3551	0.3475	0.3522
May	0.3518	0.3438	0.3488
June	0.3533	0.3421	0.3471
July	0.3548	0.3504	0.3532
August	0.3488	0.3379	0.3412
September	0.3470	0.3384	0.3431
October	0.3480	0.3386	0.3429
November	0.3457	0.3416	0.3443
December	0.3546	0.3449	0.3491