YEARLY HIGH
0.0519 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0491 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0508 SAR

2021 BTN to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BTN to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 0.0519. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.0491.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0028 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0513 to the December average rate of 0.0498, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0519 was down 2.15% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0531, 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 260 SAR
2020 Average 253 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 246 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.01 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0518
0.0497
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 0.0512, compared to 0.0504 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0512
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0504

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0016 SAR (High: 0.0513 / Low: 0.0498). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 SAR (High: 0.0505 / Low: 0.0502).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 0.0516) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0505), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0011 (+2.11%).

2021 Avg (March) 0.0516
2020 Avg (March) 0.0505

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0516 0.0511 0.0513
February 0.0519 0.0513 0.0516
March 0.0519 0.0510 0.0516
April 0.0513 0.0498 0.0505
May 0.0518 0.0504 0.0512
June 0.0515 0.0505 0.0510
July 0.0505 0.0502 0.0504
August 0.0514 0.0504 0.0506
September 0.0514 0.0505 0.0510
October 0.0506 0.0497 0.0501
November 0.0507 0.0500 0.0504
December 0.0505 0.0491 0.0498