YEARLY HIGH
4.0158 SCR
YEARLY LOW
3.4164 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6436 SCR

2024 SAR to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the SAR to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 4.0158. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 24, dropping to 3.4164.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5994 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5684 to the December average rate of 3.7581, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 4.0158 was up 6.33% compared to the 2023 peak of 3.7769, 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 20,079 SCR
2023 Average 17,913 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 17,082 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,997.15 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

3.7771
3.5495
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to SCR 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 3.6215, compared to 3.6657 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0442 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6215
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.6657

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was August, with a trading range of 0.5948 SCR (High: 4.0121 / Low: 3.4173). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1116 SCR (High: 3.6898 / Low: 3.5781).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.5948
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1116

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0763 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0763

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 3.7581) against the same month in 2023 (average: 3.5816), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1765 (+4.93%).

2024 Avg (December) 3.7581
2023 Avg (December) 3.5816

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7014 3.4824 3.5684
February 3.6845 3.5156 3.5888
March 3.7967 3.5549 3.6243
April 3.8297 3.5747 3.6236
May 3.6898 3.5781 3.6413
June 3.9175 3.6140 3.6827
July 3.7621 3.6007 3.6779
August 4.0121 3.4173 3.6605
September 3.7205 3.4164 3.5842
October 4.0072 3.4816 3.6524
November 3.8082 3.5667 3.6613
December 4.0158 3.5414 3.7581