YEARLY HIGH
0.9332 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.6380 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7350 SAR

2020 BRL to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BRL to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.9332. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 13, dropping to 0.6380.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2952 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9060 to the December average rate of 0.7291, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.9332 was down 9.33% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.0292, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 23,331 SAR
2019 Average 23,803 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 15,951 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,380.40 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.9300
0.6424
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 0.7734, compared to 0.6965 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0769 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7734
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6965

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1152 SAR (High: 0.8385 / Low: 0.7233). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0298 SAR (High: 0.6788 / Low: 0.6490).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1152
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0298

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0932 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0932

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.9060) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.0030), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0970 (-9.67%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.9060
2019 Avg (January) 1.0030

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9332 0.8760 0.9060
February 0.8858 0.8365 0.8632
March 0.8385 0.7233 0.7700
April 0.7371 0.6651 0.7078
May 0.7123 0.6380 0.6702
June 0.7779 0.6839 0.7234
July 0.7325 0.6943 0.7091
August 0.7182 0.6673 0.6888
September 0.7162 0.6624 0.6951
October 0.6788 0.6490 0.6663
November 0.7068 0.6515 0.6908
December 0.7463 0.7153 0.7291