YEARLY HIGH
5750.7708 STD
YEARLY LOW
5609.3049 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5681.7240 STD

2019 SAR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SAR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 5750.7708. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 5609.3049.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 141.4659 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5613.1405 to the December average rate of 5748.2186, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 5750.7708 was up 1.88% compared to the 2018 peak of 5644.4262, 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 28,753,854 STD
2018 Average 27,544,369 STD
Yearly Trough Low 28,046,525 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 707,329.41 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

5762.9956
5598.9857
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to STD 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 5614.9834, compared to 5748.4646 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 133.4812 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5614.9834
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5748.4646

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 137.7606 STD (High: 5749.0841 / Low: 5611.3235). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1637 STD (High: 5750.0730 / Low: 5748.9093).

June Spread (Volatile) ±137.7606
November Spread (Stable) ±1.1637

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 1.1095 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1095

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 5748.0746) against the same month in 2018 (average: 5612.6500), the exchange rate shifted by +135.4247 (+2.41%).

2019 Avg (September) 5748.0746
2018 Avg (September) 5612.6500

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5651.4711 5609.3049 5613.1405
February 5613.9423 5611.8471 5612.9320
March 5613.4184 5610.3514 5612.6532
April 5614.5413 5609.3797 5612.9570
May 5615.2901 5609.5292 5613.0122
June 5749.0841 5611.3235 5625.2054
July 5750.4641 5747.1685 5748.6842
August 5749.1607 5746.4026 5748.0688
September 5750.7708 5746.6324 5748.0746
October 5749.2987 5746.6370 5748.4132
November 5750.0730 5748.9093 5749.3281
December 5749.9273 5744.3282 5748.2186