YEARLY HIGH
0.9277 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.8591 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8849 SAR

2019 RON to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the RON to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.9277. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 0.8591.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0685 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9101 to the December average rate of 0.8722, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.9277 was down 8.04% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.0087, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,638 SAR
2018 Average 4,759 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 4,296 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 342.69 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.9142
0.8647
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 0.8936, compared to 0.8763 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0173 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8936
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8763

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0380 SAR (High: 0.9277 / Low: 0.8897). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0071 SAR (High: 0.8852 / Low: 0.8781).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0380
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0071

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0140 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0140

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.9101) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.9837), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0736 (-7.48%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.9101
2018 Avg (January) 0.9837

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9277 0.8897 0.9101
February 0.9046 0.8903 0.8962
March 0.9014 0.8808 0.8910
April 0.8912 0.8780 0.8855
May 0.8852 0.8781 0.8819
June 0.9056 0.8809 0.8967
July 0.8987 0.8778 0.8897
August 0.8907 0.8722 0.8829
September 0.8780 0.8617 0.8713
October 0.8807 0.8641 0.8727
November 0.8810 0.8591 0.8689
December 0.8796 0.8641 0.8722