YEARLY HIGH
5.0881 SAR
YEARLY LOW
4.8913 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.9825 SAR

2024 XDR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the XDR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 5.0881. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 4.8913.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1968 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.0077 to the December average rate of 4.9273, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 5.0881 was down 0.92% compared to the 2023 peak of 5.1352, 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 25,441 SAR
2023 Average 25,036 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 24,456 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 984.13 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

5.0756
4.9138
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 4.9724, compared to 4.9926 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0201 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.9724
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.9926

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was October, with a trading range of 0.1124 SAR (High: 5.0881 / Low: 4.9757). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0395 SAR (High: 4.9796 / Low: 4.9400).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1124
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0395

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0637 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0637

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2024: 5.0277) against the same month in 2023 (average: 4.9258), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1019 (+2.07%).

2024 Avg (October) 5.0277
2023 Avg (October) 4.9258

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.0459 4.9883 5.0077
February 5.0031 4.9382 4.9775
March 5.0119 4.9646 4.9875
April 4.9865 4.9161 4.9537
May 4.9796 4.9400 4.9574
June 4.9780 4.9309 4.9509
July 4.9783 4.9344 4.9605
August 5.0555 4.9822 5.0137
September 5.0845 5.0411 5.0621
October 5.0881 4.9757 5.0277
November 5.0141 4.9080 4.9640
December 4.9617 4.8913 4.9273