YEARLY HIGH
97.4763 NGN
YEARLY LOW
81.7028 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
95.9962 NGN

2019 SAR to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SAR to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 97.4763. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 10, dropping to 81.7028.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.7735 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 96.9000 to the December average rate of 96.6730, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 97.4763 was up 0.00% compared to the 2018 peak of 97.4738, 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 487,381 NGN
2018 Average 481,644 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 408,514 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 78,867.51 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

97.3217
92.2612
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to NGN 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 95.6749, compared to 96.3175 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6426 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 95.6749
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 96.3175

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 15.2840 NGN (High: 96.9975 / Low: 81.7135). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3941 NGN (High: 96.7834 / Low: 96.3894).

August Spread (Volatile) ±15.2840
November Spread (Stable) ±0.3941

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 3.3638 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.3638

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 96.9000) against the same month in 2018 (average: 96.0307), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8693 (+0.91%).

2019 Avg (January) 96.9000
2018 Avg (January) 96.0307

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 97.4763 96.4435 96.9000
February 96.7486 96.2051 96.3844
March 96.4536 95.6798 96.0191
April 96.3699 95.6326 96.0162
May 96.4316 95.8207 96.0467
June 96.3530 81.7028 92.6829
July 96.5873 95.8271 96.1062
August 96.9975 81.7135 95.7043
September 96.8065 95.6840 96.3853
October 96.8531 96.2372 96.4503
November 96.7834 96.3894 96.5857
December 96.8978 96.3959 96.6730