YEARLY HIGH
0.1972 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1855 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1908 SAR

2014 ETB to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ETB to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 0.1972. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1855.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0117 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1957 to the December average rate of 0.1860, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.1972 was down 4.34% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.2062, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 986 SAR
2013 Average 1,002 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 928 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 58.50 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.1967
0.1851
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.1936, compared to 0.1879 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1936
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1879

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was February, with a trading range of 0.0033 SAR (High: 0.1972 / Low: 0.1939). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 SAR (High: 0.1918 / Low: 0.1913).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0033
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2014. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2014: 0.1949) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.2038), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0090 (-4.39%).

2014 Avg (February) 0.1949
2013 Avg (February) 0.2038

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1967 0.1948 0.1957
February 0.1972 0.1939 0.1949
March 0.1956 0.1936 0.1944
April 0.1935 0.1918 0.1928
May 0.1932 0.1917 0.1922
June 0.1918 0.1913 0.1915
July 0.1913 0.1896 0.1901
August 0.1897 0.1882 0.1891
September 0.1888 0.1869 0.1881
October 0.1890 0.1866 0.1874
November 0.1876 0.1863 0.1868
December 0.1866 0.1855 0.1860