2021 BWP to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3556 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.3168 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3386 SAR

2021 BWP to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BWP to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 0.3556. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.3168.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0388 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3419 to the December average rate of 0.3201, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.3556 was up 0.40% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.3542, 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 1,778 SAR

2020 Average 1,642 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 1,584 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 193.95 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.3529

0.3171

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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 0.3448, compared to 0.3324 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0124 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3448

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3324

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0138 SAR (High: 0.3309 / Low: 0.3171). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0065 SAR (High: 0.3233 / Low: 0.3168).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0138

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0065

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0089 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0089

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 0.3499) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.3206), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0293 (+9.14%).

2021 Avg (June) 0.3499

2020 Avg (June) 0.3206

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3488	0.3383	0.3419
February	0.3479	0.3411	0.3443
March	0.3428	0.3343	0.3394
April	0.3482	0.3385	0.3443
May	0.3537	0.3435	0.3490
June	0.3556	0.3436	0.3499
July	0.3462	0.3365	0.3410
August	0.3431	0.3309	0.3367
September	0.3440	0.3308	0.3387
October	0.3369	0.3291	0.3334
November	0.3309	0.3171	0.3246
December	0.3233	0.3168	0.3201