2019 ZAR to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2828 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.2426 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2599 SAR

2019 ZAR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ZAR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 0.2828. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 0.2426.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0402 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2712 to the December average rate of 0.2607, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2828 was down 12.95% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.3248, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 14,138 SAR

2018 Average 14,250 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 12,128 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,009.54 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2742

0.2447

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 0.2644, compared to 0.2554 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0091 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2644

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2554

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0256 SAR (High: 0.2828 / Low: 0.2571). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0064 SAR (High: 0.2559 / Low: 0.2495).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0256

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0064

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 0.0195 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0195

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.2712) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.3077), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0365 (-11.87%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.2712

2018 Avg (January) 0.3077

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2828	0.2571	0.2712
February	0.2815	0.2655	0.2717
March	0.2647	0.2567	0.2606
April	0.2696	0.2595	0.2652
May	0.2648	0.2536	0.2603
June	0.2671	0.2497	0.2576
July	0.2705	0.2615	0.2667
August	0.2566	0.2426	0.2472
September	0.2573	0.2460	0.2523
October	0.2574	0.2446	0.2519
November	0.2559	0.2495	0.2535
December	0.2677	0.2536	0.2607