YEARLY HIGH
0.0762 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0729 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0749 SAR

2019 GMD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GMD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 10, valuing the pair at 0.0762. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 0.0729.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0033 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0758 to the December average rate of 0.0731, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0762 was down 5.15% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0803, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 381 SAR
2018 Average 390 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 365 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.33 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0760
0.0728
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.0757, compared to 0.0741 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0757
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0741

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.0013 SAR (High: 0.0744 / Low: 0.0731). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SAR (High: 0.0758 / Low: 0.0756).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 0.0757) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0795), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0038 (-4.81%).

2019 Avg (June) 0.0757
2018 Avg (June) 0.0795

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0759 0.0755 0.0758
February 0.0758 0.0756 0.0757
March 0.0758 0.0754 0.0756
April 0.0758 0.0754 0.0756
May 0.0758 0.0753 0.0756
June 0.0762 0.0753 0.0757
July 0.0755 0.0750 0.0752
August 0.0751 0.0742 0.0748
September 0.0749 0.0743 0.0745
October 0.0744 0.0731 0.0739
November 0.0737 0.0731 0.0733
December 0.0733 0.0729 0.0731