YEARLY HIGH
1.8780 SAR
YEARLY LOW
1.8738 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8754 SAR

2021 BBD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BBD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 1.8780. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 1.8738.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0041 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8756 to the December average rate of 1.8764, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.8780 was down 0.24% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.8825, 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 9,390 SAR
2020 Average 9,382 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 9,369 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20.64 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.8766
1.8750
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 1.8753, compared to 1.8755 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8753
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8755

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0024 SAR (High: 1.8780 / Low: 1.8755). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 SAR (High: 1.8757 / Low: 1.8751).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 1.8764) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.8758), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+0.03%).

2021 Avg (December) 1.8764
2020 Avg (December) 1.8758

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8762 1.8748 1.8756
February 1.8756 1.8750 1.8754
March 1.8761 1.8750 1.8754
April 1.8758 1.8749 1.8753
May 1.8756 1.8745 1.8752
June 1.8755 1.8738 1.8751
July 1.8757 1.8751 1.8754
August 1.8754 1.8747 1.8752
September 1.8756 1.8748 1.8753
October 1.8756 1.8749 1.8753
November 1.8764 1.8752 1.8756
December 1.8780 1.8755 1.8764