YEARLY HIGH
1.3908 SAR
YEARLY LOW
1.3851 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3884 SAR

2024 XCD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the XCD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 1.3908. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 4, dropping to 1.3851.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0057 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3877 to the December average rate of 1.3900, 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 1.3908 was down 0.07% compared to the 2023 peak of 1.3918, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,954 SAR
2023 Average 6,941 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 6,926 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28.44 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

1.3903
1.3874
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 1.3878, compared to 1.3890 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3878
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3890

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was August, with a trading range of 0.0042 SAR (High: 1.3893 / Low: 1.3851). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 SAR (High: 1.3879 / Low: 1.3876).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0042
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: 1.3900) against the same month in 2023 (average: 1.3880), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0021 (+0.15%).

2024 Avg (December) 1.3900
2023 Avg (December) 1.3880

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3880 1.3871 1.3877
February 1.3879 1.3871 1.3877
March 1.3893 1.3860 1.3877
April 1.3881 1.3866 1.3879
May 1.3879 1.3876 1.3878
June 1.3884 1.3866 1.3879
July 1.3883 1.3878 1.3880
August 1.3893 1.3851 1.3885
September 1.3892 1.3874 1.3884
October 1.3901 1.3883 1.3895
November 1.3904 1.3889 1.3897
December 1.3908 1.3888 1.3900