YEARLY HIGH
0.0445 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0366 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0396 SAR

2021 ARS to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ARS to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0445. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0366.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0079 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0437 to the December average rate of 0.0368, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0445 was down 29.30% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0629, 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 222 SAR
2020 Average 269 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 183 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39.68 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0444
0.0362
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 0.0412, compared to 0.0380 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0412
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0380

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0015 SAR (High: 0.0445 / Low: 0.0430). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 SAR (High: 0.0384 / Low: 0.0380).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.0437) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0626), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0189 (-30.24%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0437
2020 Avg (January) 0.0626

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0445 0.0430 0.0437
February 0.0428 0.0417 0.0423
March 0.0416 0.0408 0.0412
April 0.0410 0.0401 0.0405
May 0.0403 0.0396 0.0399
June 0.0396 0.0392 0.0394
July 0.0393 0.0388 0.0390
August 0.0388 0.0384 0.0386
September 0.0384 0.0380 0.0382
October 0.0380 0.0376 0.0378
November 0.0376 0.0371 0.0374
December 0.0371 0.0366 0.0368