YEARLY HIGH
0.1333 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1174 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1285 SAR

2019 ETB to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ETB to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.1333. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1174.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0160 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1322 to the December average rate of 0.1192, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1333 was down 3.02% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1375, 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 667 SAR
2018 Average 678 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 587 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 79.77 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1335
0.1179
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 0.1308, compared to 0.1262 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1308
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1262

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.0059 SAR (High: 0.1233 / Low: 0.1174). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 SAR (High: 0.1323 / Low: 0.1308).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0059
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0062 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0062

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.1322) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1366), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0044 (-3.20%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.1322
2018 Avg (January) 0.1366

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1333 0.1315 0.1322
February 0.1328 0.1311 0.1317
March 0.1323 0.1308 0.1314
April 0.1312 0.1297 0.1302
May 0.1309 0.1289 0.1298
June 0.1308 0.1288 0.1295
July 0.1313 0.1286 0.1295
August 0.1303 0.1270 0.1286
September 0.1288 0.1271 0.1277
October 0.1285 0.1259 0.1269
November 0.1274 0.1226 0.1254
December 0.1233 0.1174 0.1192