YEARLY HIGH
13.7156 GMD
YEARLY LOW
13.1276 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.3557 GMD

2019 SAR to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SAR to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 13.7156. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 10, dropping to 13.1276.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5880 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.1996 to the December average rate of 13.6853, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 13.7156 was up 3.23% compared to the 2018 peak of 13.2862, 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 68,578 GMD
2018 Average 64,115 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 65,638 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,939.97 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

13.7339
13.1510
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to GMD 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 13.2185, compared to 13.4929 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2743 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.2185
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.4929

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.2390 GMD (High: 13.6882 / Low: 13.4492). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0251 GMD (High: 13.2233 / Low: 13.1982).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2390
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0251

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0170 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0170

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 13.6853) against the same month in 2018 (average: 13.1855), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4998 (+3.79%).

2019 Avg (December) 13.6853
2018 Avg (December) 13.1855

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.2450 13.1693 13.1996
February 13.2233 13.1982 13.2103
March 13.2569 13.1970 13.2299
April 13.2615 13.1973 13.2206
May 13.2725 13.1988 13.2339
June 13.2804 13.1276 13.2169
July 13.3319 13.2510 13.2940
August 13.4681 13.3141 13.3703
September 13.4630 13.3564 13.4300
October 13.6882 13.4492 13.5273
November 13.6842 13.5596 13.6503
December 13.7156 13.6482 13.6853