YEARLY HIGH
1.6428 TRY
YEARLY LOW
1.3813 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5146 TRY

2019 SAR to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SAR to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 1.6428. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 1.3813.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2615 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4291 to the December average rate of 1.5617, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.6428 was down 11.36% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.8533, 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 8,214 TRY
2018 Average 6,460 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 6,907 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,307.31 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.6305
1.3859
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to TRY 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 1.4997, compared to 1.5296 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0299 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4997
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5296

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was April, with a trading range of 0.1187 TRY (High: 1.5897 / Low: 1.4710). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0215 TRY (High: 1.5412 / Low: 1.5196).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1187
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0215

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0599 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0599

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 1.6102) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.1806), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4295 (+36.38%).

2019 Avg (May) 1.6102
2018 Avg (May) 1.1806

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4724 1.3813 1.4291
February 1.4249 1.3872 1.4063
March 1.5362 1.4307 1.4622
April 1.5897 1.4710 1.5399
May 1.6428 1.5571 1.6102
June 1.5757 1.5257 1.5503
July 1.5314 1.4822 1.5120
August 1.5553 1.4621 1.5059
September 1.5564 1.5063 1.5224
October 1.5812 1.5168 1.5445
November 1.5412 1.5196 1.5307
December 1.5860 1.5314 1.5617