YEARLY HIGH
1.3338 SAR
YEARLY LOW
1.0881 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1087 SAR

2019 PGK to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PGK to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 1.3338. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 1.0881.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2456 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1149 to the December average rate of 1.1004, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.3338 was up 13.62% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.1739, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,669 SAR
2018 Average 5,707 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 5,441 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,228.25 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.1164
1.0990
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 1.1124, compared to 1.1050 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0073 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1124
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1050

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.2456 SAR (High: 1.3338 / Low: 1.0882). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 SAR (High: 1.1162 / Low: 1.1128).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2456
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0078 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 1.1083) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.1175), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0092 (-0.83%).

2019 Avg (November) 1.1083
2018 Avg (November) 1.1175

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1219 1.1083 1.1149
February 1.1162 1.1128 1.1143
March 1.1156 1.1090 1.1117
April 1.1161 1.1056 1.1116
May 1.1162 1.1073 1.1117
June 1.1154 1.1066 1.1100
July 1.1128 1.1033 1.1075
August 1.1223 1.0881 1.1047
September 1.1122 1.0885 1.1040
October 1.1097 1.0972 1.1052
November 1.3338 1.0882 1.1083
December 1.1061 1.0885 1.1004