2024 WST to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3424 SAR

YEARLY LOW

1.3369 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3401 SAR

2024 WST to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the WST to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 1.3424. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 4, dropping to 1.3369.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0055 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3394 to the December average rate of 1.3416, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1.3424 was down 3.71% compared to the 2023 peak of 1.3942, 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 6,712 SAR

2023 Average 6,867 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 6,685 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 27.45 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

1.3419

1.3391

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 1.3395, compared to 1.3407 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3395

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3407

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was August, with a trading range of 0.0040 SAR (High: 1.3409 / Low: 1.3369). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 SAR (High: 1.3396 / Low: 1.3393).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0040

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 1.3416) against the same month in 2023 (average: 1.3396), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0020 (+0.15%).

2024 Avg (December) 1.3416

2023 Avg (December) 1.3396

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3397	1.3388	1.3394
February	1.3396	1.3389	1.3394
March	1.3410	1.3377	1.3394
April	1.3398	1.3384	1.3396
May	1.3396	1.3393	1.3395
June	1.3401	1.3383	1.3396
July	1.3399	1.3395	1.3397
August	1.3409	1.3369	1.3401
September	1.3408	1.3391	1.3401
October	1.3417	1.3400	1.3412
November	1.3420	1.3406	1.3413
December	1.3424	1.3405	1.3416