YEARLY HIGH
5.1522 LSL
YEARLY LOW
4.5800 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.8850 LSL

2024 SAR to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the SAR to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 5.1522. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 4.5800.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5722 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.0111 to the December average rate of 4.8519, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 5.1522 was down 2.29% compared to the 2023 peak of 5.2730, 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 25,761 LSL
2023 Average 24,604 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 22,900 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,860.93 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

5.0987
4.6433
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 4.9917, compared to 4.7782 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2136 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.9917
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7782

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was December, with a trading range of 0.3223 LSL (High: 5.0215 / Low: 4.6992). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1172 LSL (High: 4.7258 / Low: 4.6086).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.3223
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1172

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1261 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1261

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 5.0608) against the same month in 2023 (average: 4.7727), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2880 (+6.04%).

2024 Avg (February) 5.0608
2023 Avg (February) 4.7727

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1124 4.9387 5.0111
February 5.1522 4.9599 5.0608
March 5.0988 4.9540 5.0290
April 5.1189 4.9263 5.0313
May 4.9783 4.8233 4.9052
June 5.0759 4.7707 4.9131
July 4.9215 4.7858 4.8610
August 4.9460 4.7002 4.8062
September 4.7795 4.5800 4.6944
October 4.7258 4.6086 4.6813
November 4.8596 4.6397 4.7742
December 5.0215 4.6992 4.8519