YEARLY HIGH
0.0238 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0177 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0204 SAR

2019 LRD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LRD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0238. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 4, dropping to 0.0177.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0061 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0236 to the December average rate of 0.0199, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0238 was down 22.84% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0309, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 119 SAR
2018 Average 131 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 89 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30.47 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0242
0.0172
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.0221, compared to 0.0186 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0221
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0186

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0024 SAR (High: 0.0221 / Low: 0.0197). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SAR (High: 0.0233 / Low: 0.0232).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.0236) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0296), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0060 (-20.28%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.0236
2018 Avg (January) 0.0296

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0238 0.0233 0.0236
February 0.0233 0.0232 0.0233
March 0.0232 0.0230 0.0231
April 0.0230 0.0221 0.0226
May 0.0221 0.0197 0.0209
June 0.0197 0.0191 0.0193
July 0.0191 0.0185 0.0187
August 0.0185 0.0181 0.0184
September 0.0181 0.0179 0.0180
October 0.0179 0.0177 0.0178
November 0.0194 0.0177 0.0187
December 0.0200 0.0195 0.0199