YEARLY HIGH
10.0237 SAR
YEARLY LOW
9.9112 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.9494 SAR

2020 BHD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BHD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 10.0237. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 9.9112.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1125 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.9501 to the December average rate of 9.9501, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 10.0237 was down 0.89% compared to the 2019 peak of 10.1139, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 50,119 SAR
2019 Average 49,748 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 49,556 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 562.43 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

9.9601
9.9421
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD 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 9.9510, compared to 9.9477 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.9510
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.9477

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0893 SAR (High: 10.0237 / Low: 9.9344). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 SAR (High: 9.9483 / Low: 9.9450).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0893
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0109 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0109

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 9.9586) against the same month in 2019 (average: 9.9485), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0101 (+0.10%).

2020 Avg (April) 9.9586
2019 Avg (April) 9.9485

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.9714 9.9112 9.9501
February 9.9650 9.9477 9.9516
March 9.9744 9.9267 9.9542
April 10.0237 9.9344 9.9586
May 9.9599 9.9325 9.9477
June 9.9645 9.9327 9.9436
July 9.9530 9.9343 9.9469
August 9.9503 9.9255 9.9477
September 9.9509 9.9447 9.9477
October 9.9497 9.9447 9.9474
November 9.9483 9.9450 9.9467
December 9.9584 9.9468 9.9501