YEARLY HIGH
2.0917 SAR
YEARLY LOW
2.0823 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0848 SAR

2020 AWG to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AWG to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 2.0917. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 17, dropping to 2.0823.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0093 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0842 to the December average rate of 2.0842, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.0917 was down 0.64% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.1052, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,458 SAR
2019 Average 10,417 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 10,412 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46.72 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.0895
2.0830
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 2.0858, compared to 2.0838 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0858
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0838

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0075 SAR (High: 2.0917 / Low: 2.0841). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 SAR (High: 2.0837 / Low: 2.0834).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0075
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 2.0861) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.0814), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0046 (+0.22%).

2020 Avg (March) 2.0861
2019 Avg (March) 2.0814

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0845 2.0838 2.0842
February 2.0850 2.0831 2.0840
March 2.0917 2.0841 2.0861
April 2.0912 2.0849 2.0890
May 2.0883 2.0855 2.0870
June 2.0861 2.0839 2.0847
July 2.0868 2.0825 2.0837
August 2.0840 2.0828 2.0835
September 2.0840 2.0823 2.0837
October 2.0849 2.0832 2.0838
November 2.0837 2.0834 2.0836
December 2.0851 2.0837 2.0842