YEARLY HIGH
0.3023 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.2664 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2742 SAR

2019 SCR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SCR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 0.3023. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 0.2664.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0359 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2747 to the December average rate of 0.2738, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.3023 was up 6.99% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.2826, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SCR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,512 SAR
2018 Average 1,377 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 1,332 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 179.55 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2765
0.2733
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR to SAR 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 0.2742, compared to 0.2743 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2742
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2743

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0334 SAR (High: 0.3023 / Low: 0.2689). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 SAR (High: 0.2740 / Low: 0.2737).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0334
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.2762) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.2760), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.08%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.2762
2018 Avg (August) 0.2760

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2750 0.2732 0.2747
February 0.2748 0.2718 0.2742
March 0.2746 0.2716 0.2739
April 0.2746 0.2700 0.2738
May 0.2753 0.2735 0.2742
June 0.2755 0.2730 0.2744
July 0.2750 0.2682 0.2743
August 0.3023 0.2689 0.2762
September 0.2757 0.2727 0.2739
October 0.2741 0.2729 0.2735
November 0.2895 0.2664 0.2739
December 0.2740 0.2737 0.2738