2021 BOB to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5481 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.5376 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5433 SAR

2021 BOB to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BOB to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 0.5481. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 13, dropping to 0.5376.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0104 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5444 to the December average rate of 0.5439, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.5481 was down 0.74% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.5522, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,740 SAR

2020 Average 2,718 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 2,688 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 52.19 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.5447

0.5419

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BOB 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 0.5432, compared to 0.5435 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5432

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5435

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.0076 SAR (High: 0.5481 / Low: 0.5404). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 SAR (High: 0.5441 / Low: 0.5423).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0076

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 0.5435) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.5447), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0012 (-0.21%).

2021 Avg (May) 0.5435

2020 Avg (May) 0.5447

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5465	0.5421	0.5444
February	0.5442	0.5414	0.5429
March	0.5448	0.5409	0.5430
April	0.5449	0.5411	0.5432
May	0.5481	0.5404	0.5435
June	0.5440	0.5376	0.5421
July	0.5444	0.5416	0.5434
August	0.5442	0.5411	0.5433
September	0.5443	0.5424	0.5434
October	0.5441	0.5423	0.5433
November	0.5449	0.5421	0.5436
December	0.5456	0.5407	0.5439