YEARLY HIGH
5.2545 SAR
YEARLY LOW
5.1109 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.1910 SAR

2019 XDR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the XDR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 5.2545. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 1, dropping to 5.1109.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1436 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.2391 to the December average rate of 5.1726, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 5.2545 was down 4.03% compared to the 2018 peak of 5.4751, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26,272 SAR
2018 Average 26,587 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 25,555 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 717.89 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

5.2497
5.1228
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 5.2252, compared to 5.1567 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0686 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.2252
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.1567

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.0621 SAR (High: 5.1730 / Low: 5.1109). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0230 SAR (High: 5.2442 / Low: 5.2213).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0621
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0230

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0351 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0351

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 5.2391) against the same month in 2018 (average: 5.3932), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1541 (-2.86%).

2019 Avg (January) 5.2391
2018 Avg (January) 5.3932

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.2545 5.1967 5.2391
February 5.2507 5.2204 5.2336
March 5.2442 5.2213 5.2324
April 5.2300 5.2057 5.2215
May 5.2212 5.1961 5.2082
June 5.2313 5.1984 5.2167
July 5.2059 5.1582 5.1817
August 5.1628 5.1293 5.1490
September 5.1513 5.1121 5.1334
October 5.1730 5.1109 5.1469
November 5.1757 5.1462 5.1566
December 5.1929 5.1486 5.1726