YEARLY HIGH
1.0250 SAR
YEARLY LOW
1.0207 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0217 SAR

2020 AED to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AED to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 1.0250. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 17, dropping to 1.0207.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0043 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0213 to the December average rate of 1.0214, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.0250 was up 0.07% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.0243, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,125 SAR
2019 Average 5,106 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 5,103 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21.69 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.0240
1.0208
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED 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 1.0222, compared to 1.0212 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0222
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0212

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0036 SAR (High: 1.0250 / Low: 1.0214). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SAR (High: 1.0212 / Low: 1.0210).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0036
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1.0223) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.0211), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+0.12%).

2020 Avg (March) 1.0223
2019 Avg (March) 1.0211

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0215 1.0211 1.0213
February 1.0218 1.0210 1.0213
March 1.0250 1.0214 1.0223
April 1.0248 1.0217 1.0237
May 1.0233 1.0223 1.0228
June 1.0223 1.0212 1.0216
July 1.0216 1.0209 1.0212
August 1.0212 1.0207 1.0211
September 1.0213 1.0210 1.0211
October 1.0217 1.0209 1.0212
November 1.0212 1.0210 1.0211
December 1.0218 1.0211 1.0214