YEARLY HIGH
0.2671 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.2660 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2665 USD

2024 SAR to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the SAR to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 0.2671. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 14, dropping to 0.2660.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2667 to the December average rate of 0.2662, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 0.2671 was down 0.13% compared to the 2023 peak of 0.2675, 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 1,336 USD
2023 Average 1,333 USD
Yearly Trough Low 1,330 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.46 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

0.2667
0.2662
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to USD 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 0.2666, compared to 0.2664 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2666
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2664

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was August, with a trading range of 0.0008 USD (High: 0.2671 / Low: 0.2663). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 USD (High: 0.2667 / Low: 0.2666).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2024. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2024: 0.2665) against the same month in 2023 (average: 0.2666), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.03%).

2024 Avg (August) 0.2665
2023 Avg (August) 0.2666

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2668 0.2666 0.2667
February 0.2668 0.2666 0.2667
March 0.2670 0.2663 0.2666
April 0.2669 0.2666 0.2666
May 0.2667 0.2666 0.2666
June 0.2669 0.2665 0.2666
July 0.2666 0.2665 0.2666
August 0.2671 0.2663 0.2665
September 0.2667 0.2664 0.2665
October 0.2665 0.2662 0.2663
November 0.2664 0.2661 0.2663
December 0.2664 0.2660 0.2662