YEARLY HIGH
0.0710 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0637 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0665 SAR

2020 DOP to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the DOP to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.0710. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 0.0637.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0073 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0705 to the December average rate of 0.0645, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0710 was down 5.26% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0749, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 355 SAR
2019 Average 365 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 318 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36.61 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0712
0.0635
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 0.0687, compared to 0.0643 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0687
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0643

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0067 SAR (High: 0.0704 / Low: 0.0637). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SAR (High: 0.0643 / Low: 0.0640).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0067
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0705) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0743), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0037 (-5.05%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0705
2019 Avg (January) 0.0743

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0710 0.0702 0.0705
February 0.0708 0.0700 0.0702
March 0.0704 0.0637 0.0696
April 0.0700 0.0688 0.0694
May 0.0691 0.0664 0.0680
June 0.0667 0.0641 0.0647
July 0.0645 0.0640 0.0642
August 0.0644 0.0638 0.0641
September 0.0643 0.0641 0.0642
October 0.0643 0.0640 0.0642
November 0.0664 0.0641 0.0644
December 0.0646 0.0643 0.0645