YEARLY HIGH
2.8845 SAR
YEARLY LOW
2.7335 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8271 SAR

2019 CAD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the CAD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 2.8845. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 2.7335.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1509 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8196 to the December average rate of 2.8483, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.8845 was down 5.69% compared to the 2018 peak of 3.0586, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,422 SAR
2018 Average 14,472 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 13,668 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 754.64 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.8707
2.7794
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 2.8130, compared to 2.8411 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0281 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8130
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8411

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.1237 SAR (High: 2.8573 / Low: 2.7335). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0267 SAR (High: 2.7981 / Low: 2.7713).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1237
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0267

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 0.0375 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0375

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 2.8483) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.7895), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0588 (+2.11%).

2019 Avg (December) 2.8483
2018 Avg (December) 2.7895

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8573 2.7335 2.8196
February 2.8630 2.8173 2.8410
March 2.8228 2.7892 2.8060
April 2.8173 2.7789 2.8024
May 2.7981 2.7713 2.7870
June 2.8703 2.7721 2.8222
July 2.8775 2.8421 2.8631
August 2.8415 2.8068 2.8256
September 2.8535 2.8116 2.8324
October 2.8727 2.8123 2.8442
November 2.8532 2.8187 2.8331
December 2.8845 2.8182 2.8483