2020 BWP to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3542 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.3047 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3284 SAR

2020 BWP to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BWP to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.3542. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 0.3047.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0495 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3498 to the December average rate of 0.3444, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3542 was down 2.68% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.3639, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,771 SAR

2019 Average 1,744 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 1,523 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 247.33 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3539

0.3050

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BWP 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 0.3267, compared to 0.3300 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3267

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3300

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0251 SAR (High: 0.3398 / Low: 0.3148). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0071 SAR (High: 0.3309 / Low: 0.3238).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0251

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0071

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0189 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0189

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.3498) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.3559), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0060 (-1.70%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.3498

2019 Avg (January) 0.3559

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3542	0.3437	0.3498
February	0.3450	0.3376	0.3412
March	0.3398	0.3148	0.3280
April	0.3161	0.3047	0.3091
May	0.3179	0.3079	0.3116
June	0.3266	0.3172	0.3206
July	0.3286	0.3179	0.3238
August	0.3273	0.3173	0.3223
September	0.3318	0.3210	0.3260
October	0.3309	0.3238	0.3274
November	0.3399	0.3281	0.3362
December	0.3483	0.3383	0.3444