YEARLY HIGH
0.1957 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.1903 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1927 XDR

2019 SAR to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SAR to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 0.1957. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.1903.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0053 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1909 to the December average rate of 0.1933, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1957 was up 1.78% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1922, 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 978 XDR
2018 Average 941 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 952 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.73 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1952
0.1905
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to XDR 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 0.1914, compared to 0.1939 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1914
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1939

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.0023 XDR (High: 0.1957 / Low: 0.1933). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 XDR (High: 0.1915 / Low: 0.1907).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0023
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2019: 0.1943) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1911), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0032 (+1.65%).

2019 Avg (October) 0.1943
2018 Avg (October) 0.1911

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1924 0.1903 0.1909
February 0.1916 0.1905 0.1911
March 0.1915 0.1907 0.1911
April 0.1921 0.1912 0.1915
May 0.1925 0.1915 0.1920
June 0.1924 0.1912 0.1917
July 0.1939 0.1921 0.1930
August 0.1950 0.1937 0.1942
September 0.1956 0.1941 0.1948
October 0.1957 0.1933 0.1943
November 0.1943 0.1932 0.1939
December 0.1942 0.1926 0.1933