YEARLY HIGH
0.5913 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.5707 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5814 SAR

2021 CNY to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the CNY to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 0.5913. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 0.5707.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0206 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5794 to the December average rate of 0.5891, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.5913 was up 2.80% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.5751, 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 14,781 SAR
2020 Average 13,603 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 14,266 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 515.15 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.5906
0.5735
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 0.5796, compared to 0.5832 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5796
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5832

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.0097 SAR (High: 0.5889 / Low: 0.5792). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 SAR (High: 0.5913 / Low: 0.5882).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0097
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0045 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.5891) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.5736), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0155 (+2.70%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.5891
2020 Avg (December) 0.5736

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5835 0.5742 0.5794
February 0.5829 0.5780 0.5802
March 0.5801 0.5707 0.5760
April 0.5795 0.5710 0.5749
May 0.5889 0.5792 0.5833
June 0.5877 0.5786 0.5836
July 0.5810 0.5761 0.5792
August 0.5806 0.5767 0.5789
September 0.5831 0.5797 0.5808
October 0.5877 0.5814 0.5841
November 0.5895 0.5855 0.5871
December 0.5913 0.5882 0.5891