YEARLY HIGH
393.5601 KRW
YEARLY LOW
341.5040 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
363.4594 KRW

2024 SAR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the SAR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 393.5601. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 341.5040.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 52.0561 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 353.2375 to the December average rate of 383.5285, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 393.5601 was up 8.53% compared to the 2023 peak of 362.6269, 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 1,967,800 KRW
2023 Average 1,740,935 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 1,707,520 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 260,280.26 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

386.5576
350.2084
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 360.1762, compared to 366.7427 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.5665 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 360.1762
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 366.7427

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was December, with a trading range of 22.0389 KRW (High: 393.5601 / Low: 371.5211). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.4608 KRW (High: 357.6367 / Low: 353.1759).

December Spread (Volatile) ±22.0389
February Spread (Stable) ±4.4608

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 8.7145 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.7145

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 383.5285) against the same month in 2023 (average: 346.9540), the exchange rate shifted by +36.5745 (+10.54%).

2024 Avg (December) 383.5285
2023 Avg (December) 346.9540

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 358.6940 341.5040 353.2375
February 357.6367 353.1759 355.3150
March 360.0789 349.6395 355.2991
April 371.0283 358.6980 365.2463
May 368.7442 359.2507 363.6476
June 371.6037 364.0905 368.3116
July 370.5328 364.8744 368.5220
August 366.6690 353.1004 359.8076
September 358.2912 349.3035 354.4722
October 369.9912 353.0965 362.6837
November 374.8105 365.8370 371.4422
December 393.5601 371.5211 383.5285