YEARLY HIGH
156.0125 SOS
YEARLY LOW
151.6996 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
154.5940 SOS

2019 SAR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SAR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 156.0125. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 24, dropping to 151.6996.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.3128 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 154.7399 to the December average rate of 154.5849, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 156.0125 was down 0.49% compared to the 2018 peak of 156.7791, 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 780,062 SOS
2018 Average 771,632 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 758,498 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,564.24 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

154.9495
154.1011
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to SOS 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 154.7016, compared to 154.4864 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2152 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 154.7016
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 154.4864

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 3.2110 SOS (High: 154.9106 / Low: 151.6996). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8734 SOS (High: 155.0481 / Low: 154.1747).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.2110
February Spread (Stable) ±0.8734

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.5734 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5734

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 154.8659) against the same month in 2018 (average: 153.8078), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0581 (+0.69%).

2019 Avg (June) 154.8659
2018 Avg (June) 153.8078

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 155.9397 153.5040 154.7399
February 155.0481 154.1747 154.5296
March 155.8459 153.9051 154.6609
April 154.9292 153.8986 154.5342
May 155.8480 154.0312 154.8788
June 156.0125 154.1572 154.8659
July 155.7230 154.2520 154.7452
August 154.9106 151.6996 154.1718
September 154.9437 152.8836 154.4264
October 155.1851 153.6771 154.5106
November 154.9282 153.9567 154.4793
December 155.4676 153.9665 154.5849