YEARLY HIGH
0.0343 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0324 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0333 SAR

2019 NPR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the NPR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 11, valuing the pair at 0.0343. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 3, dropping to 0.0324.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0019 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0332 to the December average rate of 0.0329, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0343 was down 7.44% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0371, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 172 SAR
2018 Average 172 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 162 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.49 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0342
0.0327
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 0.0335, compared to 0.0331 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0335
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0331

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0013 SAR (High: 0.0339 / Low: 0.0326). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 SAR (High: 0.0331 / Low: 0.0328).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 0.0341) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0341), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.07%).

2019 Avg (July) 0.0341
2018 Avg (July) 0.0341

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0337 0.0328 0.0332
February 0.0332 0.0327 0.0330
March 0.0342 0.0331 0.0337
April 0.0340 0.0334 0.0337
May 0.0338 0.0333 0.0336
June 0.0340 0.0335 0.0338
July 0.0343 0.0338 0.0341
August 0.0339 0.0326 0.0331
September 0.0332 0.0324 0.0329
October 0.0331 0.0328 0.0330
November 0.0332 0.0325 0.0328
December 0.0331 0.0327 0.0329