YEARLY HIGH
5.3065 SAR
YEARLY LOW
5.2497 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.2899 SAR

2019 JOD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the JOD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 28, valuing the pair at 5.3065. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 5.2497.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0569 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.2845 to the December average rate of 5.2897, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 5.3065 was down 0.64% compared to the 2018 peak of 5.3405, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26,533 SAR
2018 Average 26,430 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 26,248 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 284.36 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

5.2943
5.2836
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD 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 5.2886, compared to 5.2912 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.2886
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.2912

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0389 SAR (High: 5.2886 / Low: 5.2497). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0054 SAR (High: 5.2924 / Low: 5.2870).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0389
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0054

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 5.2907) against the same month in 2018 (average: 5.2845), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0062 (+0.12%).

2019 Avg (June) 5.2907
2018 Avg (June) 5.2845

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.2886 5.2497 5.2845
February 5.2898 5.2842 5.2868
March 5.2924 5.2870 5.2896
April 5.2952 5.2889 5.2903
May 5.2963 5.2874 5.2899
June 5.3065 5.2887 5.2907
July 5.2972 5.2883 5.2902
August 5.3051 5.2895 5.2934
September 5.3050 5.2888 5.2921
October 5.3019 5.2881 5.2923
November 5.2931 5.2853 5.2896
December 5.2939 5.2853 5.2897