YEARLY HIGH
4.1160 LSL
YEARLY LOW
3.5466 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8506 LSL

2019 SAR to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SAR to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 12, valuing the pair at 4.1160. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 3.5466.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5694 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7036 to the December average rate of 3.8430, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 4.1160 was down 0.97% compared to the 2018 peak of 4.1563, 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 20,580 LSL
2018 Average 17,640 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 17,733 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,847.00 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

4.0650
3.6391
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to LSL 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 3.7853, compared to 3.9160 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1307 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.7853
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.9160

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.3276 LSL (High: 4.1160 / Low: 3.7884). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0945 LSL (High: 3.7936 / Low: 3.6991).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3276
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0945

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1449 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1449

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 4.0295) against the same month in 2018 (average: 3.7034), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3260 (+8.80%).

2019 Avg (August) 4.0295
2018 Avg (August) 3.7034

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8588 3.5562 3.7036
February 3.7588 3.5466 3.6746
March 3.9115 3.7300 3.8282
April 3.8535 3.7198 3.7726
May 3.9063 3.7889 3.8420
June 4.0082 3.7705 3.8907
July 3.7936 3.6991 3.7457
August 4.1160 3.7884 4.0295
September 4.0646 3.8965 3.9607
October 4.0708 3.8777 3.9727
November 4.0307 3.8972 3.9443
December 3.9493 3.7386 3.8430