2019 WST to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4444 SAR

YEARLY LOW

1.4030 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4267 SAR

2019 WST to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the WST to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 1.4444. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 12, dropping to 1.4030.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0414 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4364 to the December average rate of 1.4206, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.4444 was down 5.09% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.5220, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,222 SAR

2018 Average 7,303 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 7,015 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 207.10 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.4402

1.4126

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 1.4347, compared to 1.4186 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0161 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4347

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4186

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.0216 SAR (High: 1.4274 / Low: 1.4059). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0106 SAR (High: 1.4430 / Low: 1.4324).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0216

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0106

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0110 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0110

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 1.4379) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.5020), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0640 (-4.26%).

2019 Avg (February) 1.4379

2018 Avg (February) 1.5020

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4422	1.4259	1.4364
February	1.4444	1.4322	1.4379
March	1.4430	1.4324	1.4377
April	1.4412	1.4268	1.4368
May	1.4350	1.4225	1.4294
June	1.4372	1.4239	1.4302
July	1.4379	1.4195	1.4283
August	1.4264	1.4067	1.4173
September	1.4221	1.4042	1.4152
October	1.4219	1.4030	1.4149
November	1.4240	1.4049	1.4153
December	1.4274	1.4059	1.4206