YEARLY HIGH
324.6171 KRW
YEARLY LOW
296.0126 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
310.6015 KRW

2019 SAR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SAR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 12, valuing the pair at 324.6171. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 296.0126.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.6045 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 298.8562 to the December average rate of 312.4922, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 324.6171 was up 6.49% compared to the 2018 peak of 304.8416, 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 1,623,086 KRW
2018 Average 1,467,119 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 1,480,063 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 143,022.50 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

325.0149
296.4781
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to KRW 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 305.4661, compared to 315.7368 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.2707 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 305.4661
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 315.7368

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 10.5850 KRW (High: 321.1382 / Low: 310.5532). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.6153 KRW (High: 303.8169 / Low: 300.2016).

October Spread (Volatile) ±10.5850
March Spread (Stable) ±3.6153

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 4.1224 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.1224

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 322.6368) against the same month in 2018 (average: 298.9743), the exchange rate shifted by +23.6625 (+7.91%).

2019 Avg (August) 322.6368
2018 Avg (August) 298.9743

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 302.1926 296.0126 298.8562
February 301.0784 297.3549 299.3962
March 303.8169 300.2016 302.0148
April 310.2419 301.9068 304.6265
May 318.6170 310.4507 315.2711
June 317.0110 307.3637 312.6319
July 316.5731 309.5003 313.8986
August 324.6171 318.6908 322.6368
September 323.6115 314.4746 318.5144
October 321.1382 310.5532 315.2983
November 315.1292 307.9119 311.5807
December 317.4426 307.8400 312.4922