YEARLY HIGH
1.0078 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.9342 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9774 SAR

2019 PLN to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PLN to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 28, valuing the pair at 1.0078. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 26, dropping to 0.9342.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0736 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9983 to the December average rate of 0.9757, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.0078 was down 10.75% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.1291, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 20,155 SAR
2018 Average 20,803 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 18,684 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,471.77 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.0033
0.9435
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 0.9874, compared to 0.9674 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0200 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9874
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9674

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.0454 SAR (High: 0.9822 / Low: 0.9368). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0107 SAR (High: 0.9825 / Low: 0.9717).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0454
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0107

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0269 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0269

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 0.9946) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.0171), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0225 (-2.22%).

2019 Avg (June) 0.9946
2018 Avg (June) 1.0171

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0077 0.9872 0.9983
February 1.0027 0.9740 0.9859
March 1.0018 0.9734 0.9858
April 0.9919 0.9730 0.9827
May 0.9825 0.9717 0.9770
June 1.0078 0.9781 0.9946
July 0.9985 0.9688 0.9869
August 0.9760 0.9418 0.9600
September 0.9610 0.9342 0.9485
October 0.9822 0.9368 0.9654
November 0.9848 0.9559 0.9677
December 0.9881 0.9583 0.9757