2020 CAD to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.9540 SAR

YEARLY LOW

2.5917 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.8001 SAR

2020 CAD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CAD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 2.9540. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 2.5917.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3623 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8685 to the December average rate of 2.9291, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.9540 was up 2.41% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.8845, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,770 SAR

2019 Average 14,135 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 12,958 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,811.62 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.9544

2.6500

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 2.7529, compared to 2.8473 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0944 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7529

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8473

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2237 SAR (High: 2.8153 / Low: 2.5917). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0358 SAR (High: 2.8367 / Low: 2.8009).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2237

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0358

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1282 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1282

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 2.9291) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.8483), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0808 (+2.84%).

2020 Avg (December) 2.9291

2019 Avg (December) 2.8483

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.8935	2.8341	2.8685
February	2.8367	2.8009	2.8242
March	2.8153	2.5917	2.6960
April	2.7114	2.6400	2.6753
May	2.7310	2.6330	2.6851
June	2.8061	2.7412	2.7682
July	2.8113	2.7562	2.7765
August	2.8763	2.7965	2.8328
September	2.8747	2.8017	2.8380
October	2.8608	2.8153	2.8398
November	2.8886	2.8053	2.8678
December	2.9540	2.8998	2.9291