YEARLY HIGH
2.0491 SAR
YEARLY LOW
1.6966 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7409 SAR

2019 FJD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the FJD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 15, valuing the pair at 2.0491. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 19, dropping to 1.6966.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3525 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7660 to the December average rate of 1.7309, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.0491 was up 8.89% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.8818, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,245 SAR
2018 Average 9,009 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 8,483 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,762.52 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.7732
1.7039
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 1.7552, compared to 1.7266 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0286 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7552
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7266

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was September, with a trading range of 0.3434 SAR (High: 2.0491 / Low: 1.7056). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0157 SAR (High: 1.7250 / Low: 1.7093).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.3434
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0157

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 0.0286 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0286

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 1.7291) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.7653), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0362 (-2.05%).

2019 Avg (September) 1.7291
2018 Avg (September) 1.7653

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7864 1.7377 1.7660
February 1.7811 1.7571 1.7674
March 1.7731 1.7498 1.7623
April 1.7675 1.7354 1.7554
May 1.7462 1.7270 1.7368
June 1.7645 1.7274 1.7435
July 1.7685 1.7353 1.7517
August 1.7345 1.7067 1.7231
September 2.0491 1.7056 1.7291
October 1.7222 1.6966 1.7097
November 1.7250 1.7093 1.7150
December 1.7498 1.7110 1.7309