YEARLY HIGH
0.0629 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0446 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0537 SAR

2020 ARS to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ARS to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.0629. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.0446.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0183 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0626 to the December average rate of 0.0454, the exchange rate registered a net change of -27.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0629 was down 38.09% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1017, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 315 SAR
2019 Average 401 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 223 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 91.74 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0643
0.0437
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 0.0584, compared to 0.0491 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0093 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0584
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0491

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0023 SAR (High: 0.0607 / Low: 0.0584). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 SAR (High: 0.0629 / Low: 0.0622).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0023
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0626) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1004), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0378 (-37.63%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0626
2019 Avg (January) 0.1004

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0629 0.0622 0.0626
February 0.0622 0.0604 0.0612
March 0.0607 0.0584 0.0595
April 0.0584 0.0562 0.0574
May 0.0570 0.0549 0.0556
June 0.0547 0.0533 0.0540
July 0.0532 0.0518 0.0526
August 0.0518 0.0506 0.0512
September 0.0505 0.0492 0.0499
October 0.0492 0.0479 0.0484
November 0.0478 0.0461 0.0470
December 0.0461 0.0446 0.0454