YEARLY HIGH
18.5512 RUB
YEARLY LOW
16.4775 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.2498 RUB

2019 SAR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SAR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 18.5512. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 16.4775.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0737 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.7907 to the December average rate of 16.7572, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 18.5512 was down 1.40% compared to the 2018 peak of 18.8151, 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 92,756 RUB
2018 Average 83,738 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 82,387 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,368.66 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

17.8941
16.6539
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to RUB 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 17.3899, compared to 17.1096 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2803 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.3899
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.1096

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 1.0973 RUB (High: 18.5512 / Low: 17.4539). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2502 RUB (High: 17.1660 / Low: 16.9158).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.0973
November Spread (Stable) ±0.2502

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2678 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2678

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 17.7907) against the same month in 2018 (average: 15.1087), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6820 (+17.75%).

2019 Avg (January) 17.7907
2018 Avg (January) 15.1087

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.5512 17.4539 17.7907
February 17.7714 17.4284 17.5396
March 17.7087 17.0151 17.3948
April 17.4444 16.9865 17.2163
May 17.4574 17.1576 17.3062
June 17.4916 16.6818 17.0920
July 17.0242 16.7177 16.8652
August 17.8573 17.1507 17.5611
September 17.8065 17.0066 17.3076
October 17.3984 16.9796 17.1416
November 17.1660 16.9158 17.0250
December 17.1507 16.4775 16.7572