YEARLY HIGH
29.9001 JPY
YEARLY LOW
27.9579 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
29.0664 JPY

2019 SAR to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SAR to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 24, valuing the pair at 29.9001. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 27.9579.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9422 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.0508 to the December average rate of 29.1026, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 29.9001 was down 2.08% compared to the 2018 peak of 30.5368, 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 149,501 JPY
2018 Average 147,198 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 139,790 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,710.88 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

29.9363
28.1394
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to JPY 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 29.3381, compared to 28.7947 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5434 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.3381
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.7947

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.8596 JPY (High: 29.7283 / Low: 28.8687). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2678 JPY (High: 29.2127 / Low: 28.9449).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.8596
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2678

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 0.5701 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5701

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2019: 29.7866) against the same month in 2018 (average: 28.6951), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0915 (+3.80%).

2019 Avg (April) 29.7866
2018 Avg (April) 28.6951

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 29.4437 28.6407 29.0508
February 29.6998 29.1815 29.4251
March 29.8475 29.2970 29.6288
April 29.9001 29.5971 29.7866
May 29.7283 28.8687 29.3244
June 28.9517 28.5776 28.8128
July 29.0455 28.6339 28.8592
August 28.6446 27.9579 28.2891
September 28.9083 28.2224 28.6603
October 29.0567 28.4614 28.8259
November 29.2047 28.8539 29.0311
December 29.2127 28.9449 29.1026