YEARLY HIGH
10.0085 SAR
YEARLY LOW
9.9019 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.9493 SAR

2021 BHD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BHD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 10.0085. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 9.9019.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1066 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.9486 to the December average rate of 9.9539, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 10.0085 was down 0.15% compared to the 2020 peak of 10.0237, 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 50,042 SAR
2020 Average 49,747 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 49,509 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 532.93 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

9.9545
9.9475
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 9.9488, compared to 9.9498 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.9488
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.9498

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0823 SAR (High: 9.9841 / Low: 9.9019). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 SAR (High: 9.9503 / Low: 9.9465).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0823
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 9.9505) against the same month in 2020 (average: 9.9477), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0028 (+0.03%).

2021 Avg (May) 9.9505
2020 Avg (May) 9.9477

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.9569 9.9205 9.9486
February 9.9528 9.9424 9.9482
March 9.9591 9.9374 9.9487
April 9.9730 9.9383 9.9483
May 10.0085 9.9462 9.9505
June 9.9503 9.9465 9.9483
July 9.9630 9.9453 9.9494
August 9.9608 9.9450 9.9488
September 9.9556 9.9466 9.9500
October 9.9517 9.9452 9.9489
November 9.9517 9.9407 9.9481
December 9.9841 9.9019 9.9539