2020 BHD to SAR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BHD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |