YEARLY HIGH
2.2115 SAR
YEARLY LOW
2.2021 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2042 SAR

2020 AZN to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AZN to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 2.2115. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 17, dropping to 2.2021.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0094 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2035 to the December average rate of 2.2036, 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 2.2115 was up 0.07% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.2099, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,057 SAR
2019 Average 11,015 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 11,011 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46.80 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.2092
2.2023
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 2.2053, compared to 2.2031 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2053
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2031

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0080 SAR (High: 2.2115 / Low: 2.2035). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 SAR (High: 2.2031 / Low: 2.2027).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0080
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 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 2.2055) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.2030), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0026 (+0.12%).

2020 Avg (March) 2.2055
2019 Avg (March) 2.2030

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2039 2.2032 2.2035
February 2.2044 2.2027 2.2034
March 2.2115 2.2035 2.2055
April 2.2110 2.2043 2.2086
May 2.2079 2.2056 2.2066
June 2.2056 2.2033 2.2042
July 2.2040 2.2027 2.2032
August 2.2033 2.2021 2.2029
September 2.2033 2.2028 2.2031
October 2.2043 2.2025 2.2032
November 2.2031 2.2027 2.2029
December 2.2045 2.2031 2.2036