YEARLY HIGH
0.7239 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.6087 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6613 SAR

2019 TRY to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the TRY to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 0.7239. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 0.6087.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1152 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6999 to the December average rate of 0.6404, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.7239 was down 27.92% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.0043, 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 36,197 SAR
2018 Average 39,950 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 30,436 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,761.12 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.7201
0.6121
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 0.6685, compared to 0.6540 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0145 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6685
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6540

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was April, with a trading range of 0.0508 SAR (High: 0.6798 / Low: 0.6291). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0092 SAR (High: 0.6581 / Low: 0.6489).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0508
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0092

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0345 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0345

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.6999) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.9945), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2946 (-29.62%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.6999
2018 Avg (January) 0.9945

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7239 0.6792 0.6999
February 0.7209 0.7018 0.7111
March 0.6990 0.6510 0.6842
April 0.6798 0.6291 0.6497
May 0.6422 0.6087 0.6211
June 0.6554 0.6347 0.6451
July 0.6747 0.6530 0.6614
August 0.6840 0.6429 0.6644
September 0.6639 0.6425 0.6569
October 0.6593 0.6324 0.6475
November 0.6581 0.6489 0.6533
December 0.6530 0.6305 0.6404