YEARLY HIGH
0.0668 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0642 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0657 SAR

2021 DOP to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the DOP to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 0.0668. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.0642.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0026 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0645 to the December average rate of 0.0659, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0668 was down 5.95% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0710, 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 334 SAR
2020 Average 332 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 321 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.82 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0667
0.0643
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 0.0654, compared to 0.0661 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0654
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0661

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0012 SAR (High: 0.0659 / Low: 0.0648). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 SAR (High: 0.0649 / Low: 0.0646).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 0.0665) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0642), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0023 (+3.65%).

2021 Avg (October) 0.0665
2020 Avg (October) 0.0642

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0647 0.0642 0.0645
February 0.0649 0.0646 0.0647
March 0.0659 0.0648 0.0654
April 0.0662 0.0658 0.0660
May 0.0663 0.0657 0.0659
June 0.0659 0.0656 0.0658
July 0.0660 0.0656 0.0658
August 0.0659 0.0654 0.0657
September 0.0666 0.0660 0.0662
October 0.0668 0.0664 0.0665
November 0.0665 0.0662 0.0663
December 0.0665 0.0654 0.0659