YEARLY HIGH
0.0531 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0488 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0507 SAR

2020 BTN to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BTN to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.0531. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 21, dropping to 0.0488.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0043 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0527 to the December average rate of 0.0510, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0531 was down 3.29% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0549, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 265 SAR
2019 Average 267 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 244 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21.38 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0530
0.0491
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 0.0507, compared to 0.0507 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0507
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0507

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0028 SAR (High: 0.0520 / Low: 0.0492). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 SAR (High: 0.0508 / Low: 0.0502).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0527) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0531), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-0.83%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0527
2019 Avg (January) 0.0531

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0531 0.0522 0.0527
February 0.0528 0.0520 0.0525
March 0.0520 0.0492 0.0505
April 0.0499 0.0488 0.0494
May 0.0504 0.0494 0.0497
June 0.0499 0.0493 0.0495
July 0.0503 0.0496 0.0501
August 0.0512 0.0499 0.0503
September 0.0516 0.0509 0.0511
October 0.0513 0.0503 0.0510
November 0.0508 0.0502 0.0505
December 0.0513 0.0507 0.0510