YEARLY HIGH
0.0607 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0539 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0580 SAR

2019 RUB to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the RUB to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 0.0607. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0539.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0068 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0562 to the December average rate of 0.0597, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0607 was down 9.93% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0674, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 303 SAR
2018 Average 300 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 270 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33.92 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0600
0.0559
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 0.0575, compared to 0.0585 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0575
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0585

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0034 SAR (High: 0.0573 / Low: 0.0539). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 SAR (High: 0.0591 / Low: 0.0583).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0034
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 0.0597) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0555), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0042 (+7.52%).

2019 Avg (December) 0.0597
2018 Avg (December) 0.0555

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0573 0.0539 0.0562
February 0.0574 0.0563 0.0570
March 0.0588 0.0565 0.0575
April 0.0589 0.0573 0.0581
May 0.0583 0.0573 0.0578
June 0.0599 0.0572 0.0585
July 0.0598 0.0587 0.0593
August 0.0583 0.0560 0.0569
September 0.0588 0.0562 0.0578
October 0.0589 0.0575 0.0583
November 0.0591 0.0583 0.0587
December 0.0607 0.0583 0.0597