YEARLY HIGH
0.5369 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.5316 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5332 BBD

2019 SAR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SAR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.5369. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 29, dropping to 0.5316.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0054 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5333 to the December average rate of 0.5332, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.5369 was up 0.60% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.5337, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,685 BBD
2018 Average 2,666 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 2,658 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.79 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.5333
0.5332
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to BBD 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 0.5333, compared to 0.5332 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5333
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5332

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0040 BBD (High: 0.5369 / Low: 0.5329). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BBD (High: 0.5334 / Low: 0.5333).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0040
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.5333) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.5333), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.00%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.5333
2018 Avg (January) 0.5333

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5369 0.5329 0.5333
February 0.5334 0.5332 0.5333
March 0.5333 0.5330 0.5333
April 0.5334 0.5329 0.5333
May 0.5335 0.5330 0.5333
June 0.5334 0.5316 0.5332
July 0.5334 0.5331 0.5333
August 0.5333 0.5330 0.5332
September 0.5334 0.5331 0.5332
October 0.5333 0.5331 0.5332
November 0.5334 0.5333 0.5333
December 0.5334 0.5328 0.5332