YEARLY HIGH
1.8114 SAR
YEARLY LOW
1.5939 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7161 SAR

2014 TRY to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the TRY to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 13, valuing the pair at 1.8114. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 1.5939.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2174 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6909 to the December average rate of 1.6357, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.8114 was down 15.51% compared to the 2013 peak of 2.1438, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 90,569 SAR
2013 Average 98,687 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 79,697 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,872.12 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.8093
1.6199
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY 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 1.7354, compared to 1.6968 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0386 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7354
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6968

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.1415 SAR (High: 1.7482 / Low: 1.6067). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0334 SAR (High: 1.8114 / Low: 1.7780).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1415
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0334

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0445 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0445

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 1.7935) against the same month in 2013 (average: 2.0561), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2625 (-12.77%).

2014 Avg (May) 1.7935
2013 Avg (May) 2.0561

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7482 1.6067 1.6909
February 1.7221 1.6465 1.6979
March 1.7467 1.6749 1.6945
April 1.7856 1.7458 1.7644
May 1.8114 1.7780 1.7935
June 1.8049 1.7480 1.7710
July 1.7920 1.7542 1.7700
August 1.7601 1.7202 1.7373
September 1.7373 1.6469 1.6945
October 1.7060 1.6354 1.6628
November 1.6981 1.6593 1.6802
December 1.6938 1.5939 1.6357