YEARLY HIGH
2.2094 SAR
YEARLY LOW
2.2033 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2053 SAR

2021 AZN to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AZN to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 2.2094. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 2.2033.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0061 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2054 to the December average rate of 2.2068, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.2094 was down 0.10% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.2115, 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 11,047 SAR
2020 Average 11,021 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 11,016 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30.37 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.2070
2.2048
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 2.2052, compared to 2.2055 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2052
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2055

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0039 SAR (High: 2.2094 / Low: 2.2054). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 SAR (High: 2.2057 / Low: 2.2050).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0039
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 2.2068) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.2036), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0032 (+0.15%).

2021 Avg (December) 2.2068
2020 Avg (December) 2.2036

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2062 2.2033 2.2054
February 2.2056 2.2048 2.2053
March 2.2062 2.2049 2.2053
April 2.2058 2.2047 2.2052
May 2.2055 2.2043 2.2050
June 2.2054 2.2035 2.2050
July 2.2057 2.2050 2.2053
August 2.2053 2.2044 2.2050
September 2.2055 2.2047 2.2052
October 2.2056 2.2047 2.2052
November 2.2065 2.2051 2.2055
December 2.2094 2.2054 2.2068