YEARLY HIGH
0.5751 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.5240 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5441 SAR

2020 CNY to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CNY to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.5751. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 27, dropping to 0.5240.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0511 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5418 to the December average rate of 0.5736, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.5751 was up 2.55% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.5608, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 14,378 SAR
2019 Average 13,577 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 13,100 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,278.60 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.5781
0.5244
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 0.5338, compared to 0.5544 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0205 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5338
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5544

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0135 SAR (High: 0.5414 / Low: 0.5279). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 SAR (High: 0.5751 / Low: 0.5707).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0135
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0056 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.5736) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.5350), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0386 (+7.22%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.5736
2019 Avg (December) 0.5350

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5470 0.5377 0.5418
February 0.5409 0.5330 0.5362
March 0.5414 0.5279 0.5344
April 0.5350 0.5298 0.5318
May 0.5319 0.5240 0.5289
June 0.5315 0.5266 0.5299
July 0.5377 0.5305 0.5350
August 0.5476 0.5373 0.5412
September 0.5553 0.5478 0.5505
October 0.5639 0.5523 0.5579
November 0.5720 0.5604 0.5680
December 0.5751 0.5707 0.5736