YEARLY HIGH
2.3669 SAR
YEARLY LOW
2.0832 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1127 SAR

2020 ANG to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ANG to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 7, valuing the pair at 2.3669. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 8, dropping to 2.0832.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2838 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2520 to the December average rate of 2.0899, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.3669 was up 6.14% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.2300, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,835 SAR
2019 Average 10,450 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 10,416 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,418.78 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.2682
2.0732
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ANG 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 2.1357, compared to 2.0896 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0461 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1357
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0896

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.2723 SAR (High: 2.3669 / Low: 2.0947). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 SAR (High: 2.0912 / Low: 2.0887).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2723
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0819 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0819

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 2.1806) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.0824), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0983 (+4.72%).

2020 Avg (February) 2.1806
2019 Avg (February) 2.0824

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3236 2.2150 2.2520
February 2.3669 2.0947 2.1806
March 2.1238 2.0843 2.0987
April 2.1198 2.0904 2.0988
May 2.1064 2.0919 2.0935
June 2.0921 2.0884 2.0907
July 2.0917 2.0873 2.0897
August 2.0956 2.0832 2.0895
September 2.0909 2.0882 2.0895
October 2.0912 2.0887 2.0897
November 2.0922 2.0879 2.0894
December 2.0915 2.0886 2.0899