YEARLY HIGH
0.3658 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.3467 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3538 CAD

2019 SAR to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SAR to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.3658. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.3467.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0191 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3547 to the December average rate of 0.3511, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.3658 was up 0.57% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.3638, 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 1,829 CAD
2018 Average 1,728 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 1,733 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 95.71 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.3598
0.3483
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to CAD 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 0.3555, compared to 0.3520 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3555
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3520

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0158 CAD (High: 0.3658 / Low: 0.3500). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 CAD (High: 0.3608 / Low: 0.3574).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0158
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0051 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.3547) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.3315), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0232 (+7.00%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.3547
2018 Avg (January) 0.3315

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3658 0.3500 0.3547
February 0.3550 0.3493 0.3520
March 0.3585 0.3543 0.3564
April 0.3599 0.3550 0.3568
May 0.3608 0.3574 0.3588
June 0.3607 0.3484 0.3544
July 0.3518 0.3475 0.3493
August 0.3563 0.3519 0.3539
September 0.3557 0.3505 0.3531
October 0.3556 0.3481 0.3516
November 0.3548 0.3505 0.3530
December 0.3548 0.3467 0.3511