YEARLY HIGH
3.1148 SAR
YEARLY LOW
2.9019 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.9923 SAR

2021 CAD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the CAD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 2, valuing the pair at 3.1148. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 2.9019.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2129 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9474 to the December average rate of 2.9319, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 3.1148 was up 5.44% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.9540, 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 15,574 SAR
2020 Average 14,001 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 14,509 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,064.55 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

3.1089
2.9158
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 3.0073, compared to 2.9774 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0299 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0073
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9774

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 0.1060 SAR (High: 3.1148 / Low: 3.0088). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0475 SAR (High: 2.9709 / Low: 2.9233).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1060
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0475

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0675 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0675

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 3.0659) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.7682), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2978 (+10.76%).

2021 Avg (June) 3.0659
2020 Avg (June) 2.7682

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9709 2.9233 2.9474
February 2.9970 2.9190 2.9541
March 3.0279 2.9582 2.9837
April 3.0550 2.9729 2.9999
May 3.1122 3.0490 3.0928
June 3.1148 3.0088 3.0659
July 3.0453 2.9417 2.9985
August 3.0080 2.9228 2.9761
September 2.9941 2.9259 2.9605
October 3.0435 2.9659 3.0145
November 3.0312 2.9325 2.9826
December 2.9700 2.9019 2.9319