YEARLY HIGH
1.8825 SAR
YEARLY LOW
1.8745 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8763 SAR

2020 BBD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BBD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 1.8825. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 17, dropping to 1.8745.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0080 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8758 to the December average rate of 1.8758, 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 1.8825 was up 0.07% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.8812, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,413 SAR
2019 Average 9,377 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 9,373 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39.84 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.8805
1.8747
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 1.8773, compared to 1.8754 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8773
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8754

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0068 SAR (High: 1.8825 / Low: 1.8757). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 SAR (High: 1.8754 / Low: 1.8750).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0068
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1.8775) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.8753), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0022 (+0.12%).

2020 Avg (March) 1.8775
2019 Avg (March) 1.8753

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8761 1.8754 1.8758
February 1.8765 1.8751 1.8757
March 1.8825 1.8757 1.8775
April 1.8821 1.8764 1.8801
May 1.8795 1.8775 1.8784
June 1.8775 1.8755 1.8763
July 1.8762 1.8751 1.8754
August 1.8756 1.8745 1.8752
September 1.8756 1.8751 1.8754
October 1.8764 1.8749 1.8754
November 1.8754 1.8750 1.8752
December 1.8766 1.8753 1.8758