YEARLY HIGH
0.2340 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.2079 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2233 SAR

2019 EGP to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the EGP to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.2340. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.2079.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0261 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2098 to the December average rate of 0.2332, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2340 was up 9.65% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.2134, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,170 SAR
2018 Average 1,053 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 1,039 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 130.64 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2355
0.2075
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 0.2169, compared to 0.2297 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0128 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2169
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2297

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0065 SAR (High: 0.2245 / Low: 0.2180). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 SAR (High: 0.2330 / Low: 0.2322).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0065
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 0.2332) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.2095), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0237 (+11.33%).

2019 Avg (December) 0.2332
2018 Avg (December) 0.2095

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2128 0.2079 0.2098
February 0.2142 0.2121 0.2134
March 0.2176 0.2141 0.2159
April 0.2187 0.2162 0.2174
May 0.2245 0.2180 0.2204
June 0.2257 0.2234 0.2243
July 0.2266 0.2244 0.2258
August 0.2276 0.2259 0.2265
September 0.2304 0.2265 0.2289
October 0.2325 0.2297 0.2310
November 0.2330 0.2322 0.2325
December 0.2340 0.2321 0.2332