YEARLY HIGH
2.0866 SAR
YEARLY LOW
2.0814 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0836 SAR

2021 AWG to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AWG to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 2.0866. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 2.0814.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0052 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0840 to the December average rate of 2.0846, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.0866 was down 0.24% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.0917, 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 10,433 SAR
2020 Average 10,424 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 10,407 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25.82 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.0848
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 2.0836, compared to 2.0836 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0836
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0836

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 0.0051 SAR (High: 2.0865 / Low: 2.0814). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 SAR (High: 2.0838 / Low: 2.0827).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0051
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 2.0846) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.0842), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+0.02%).

2021 Avg (December) 2.0846
2020 Avg (December) 2.0842

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0846 2.0831 2.0840
February 2.0851 2.0822 2.0836
March 2.0846 2.0834 2.0838
April 2.0850 2.0825 2.0835
May 2.0840 2.0823 2.0833
June 2.0865 2.0814 2.0832
July 2.0841 2.0825 2.0835
August 2.0838 2.0827 2.0832
September 2.0839 2.0826 2.0832
October 2.0840 2.0827 2.0834
November 2.0846 2.0825 2.0837
December 2.0866 2.0834 2.0846