YEARLY HIGH
0.6354 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.5023 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5970 SAR

2014 NOK to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the NOK to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 0.6354. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.5023.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1331 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6094 to the December average rate of 0.5142, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.6354 was down 7.60% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.6877, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,177 SAR
2013 Average 3,192 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 2,512 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 665.40 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.6431
0.5025
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK 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 0.6210, compared to 0.5731 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0479 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6210
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5731

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.0372 SAR (High: 0.5395 / Low: 0.5023). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0076 SAR (High: 0.6354 / Low: 0.6278).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0372
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0076

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0360 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0360

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 0.6314) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.6439), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0126 (-1.95%).

2014 Avg (May) 0.6314
2013 Avg (May) 0.6439

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6178 0.5987 0.6094
February 0.6239 0.5965 0.6121
March 0.6302 0.6194 0.6250
April 0.6320 0.6235 0.6271
May 0.6354 0.6278 0.6314
June 0.6306 0.6115 0.6212
July 0.6106 0.5973 0.6055
August 0.6110 0.5973 0.6050
September 0.6060 0.5806 0.5907
October 0.5821 0.5563 0.5729
November 0.5568 0.5337 0.5502
December 0.5395 0.5023 0.5142