YEARLY HIGH
2.7202 SAR
YEARLY LOW
2.6429 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6824 SAR

2019 LYD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LYD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 2.7202. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 2.6429.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0774 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7020 to the December average rate of 2.6744, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.7202 was down 4.01% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.8337, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,601 SAR
2018 Average 13,753 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 13,214 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 386.82 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.7066
2.6552
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 2.6956, compared to 2.6692 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0265 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6956
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6692

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0448 SAR (High: 2.7054 / Low: 2.6606). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0184 SAR (High: 2.6822 / Low: 2.6638).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0448
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0184

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0106 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0106

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 2.7018) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.8223), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1204 (-4.27%).

2019 Avg (March) 2.7018
2018 Avg (March) 2.8223

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7179 2.6869 2.7020
February 2.7145 2.6907 2.7024
March 2.7202 2.6885 2.7018
April 2.7062 2.6854 2.6948
May 2.6979 2.6710 2.6860
June 2.7067 2.6730 2.6867
July 2.6917 2.6600 2.6806
August 2.7054 2.6606 2.6700
September 2.6788 2.6429 2.6601
October 2.6768 2.6472 2.6594
November 2.6788 2.6597 2.6705
December 2.6822 2.6638 2.6744