YEARLY HIGH
19.2851 BTN
YEARLY LOW
18.2188 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.7608 BTN

2019 SAR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SAR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 3, valuing the pair at 19.2851. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 11, dropping to 18.2188.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0663 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.8308 to the December average rate of 18.9748, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 19.2851 was down 2.75% compared to the 2018 peak of 19.8305, 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 96,426 BTN
2018 Average 91,158 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 91,094 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,331.72 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

19.1193
18.2506
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to BTN 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 18.6612, compared to 18.8605 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1993 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.6612
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.8605

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.7507 BTN (High: 19.1679 / Low: 18.4173). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2237 BTN (High: 19.0811 / Low: 18.8574).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.7507
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2237

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.4335 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4335

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 18.9885) against the same month in 2018 (average: 19.2125), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2240 (-1.17%).

2019 Avg (September) 18.9885
2018 Avg (September) 19.2125

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.0283 18.5261 18.8308
February 19.1222 18.8003 18.9603
March 18.8871 18.2853 18.5269
April 18.7307 18.2893 18.5299
May 18.7925 18.4812 18.6024
June 18.6474 18.3822 18.5170
July 18.4804 18.2188 18.3230
August 19.1679 18.4173 18.8980
September 19.2851 18.8101 18.9885
October 19.0811 18.8574 18.9316
November 19.2173 18.8504 19.0469
December 19.1267 18.8651 18.9748