YEARLY HIGH
0.0845 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0782 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0817 SAR

2019 SDG to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SDG to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 0.0845. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 25, dropping to 0.0782.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0063 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0788 to the December average rate of 0.0831, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0845 was down 84.29% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.5381, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 423 SAR
2018 Average 1,052 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 391 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31.66 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0836
0.0783
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.0803, compared to 0.0831 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0803
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0831

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was April, with a trading range of 0.0050 SAR (High: 0.0832 / Low: 0.0782). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SAR (High: 0.0788 / Low: 0.0786).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0050
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.0832) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.2081), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1249 (-60.03%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.0832
2018 Avg (August) 0.2081

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0792 0.0784 0.0788
February 0.0788 0.0786 0.0787
March 0.0790 0.0786 0.0787
April 0.0832 0.0782 0.0793
May 0.0833 0.0830 0.0831
June 0.0835 0.0829 0.0831
July 0.0832 0.0829 0.0831
August 0.0845 0.0831 0.0832
September 0.0838 0.0830 0.0831
October 0.0834 0.0831 0.0831
November 0.0833 0.0831 0.0831
December 0.0833 0.0831 0.0831