YEARLY HIGH
0.0068 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0057 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0060 SAR

2021 AOA to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AOA to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.0068. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 21, dropping to 0.0057.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0057 to the December average rate of 0.0067, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0068 was down 12.36% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0078, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 34 SAR
2020 Average 33 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 28 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.62 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0068
0.0056
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA 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 0.0058, compared to 0.0062 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0058
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0062

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0004 SAR (High: 0.0066 / Low: 0.0063). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SAR (High: 0.0063 / Low: 0.0063).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.0067) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0057), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+16.32%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.0067
2020 Avg (December) 0.0057

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0058 0.0057 0.0057
February 0.0059 0.0057 0.0058
March 0.0061 0.0060 0.0060
April 0.0060 0.0057 0.0058
May 0.0058 0.0057 0.0058
June 0.0058 0.0058 0.0058
July 0.0059 0.0058 0.0058
August 0.0059 0.0059 0.0059
September 0.0063 0.0059 0.0061
October 0.0063 0.0063 0.0063
November 0.0066 0.0063 0.0063
December 0.0068 0.0066 0.0067