YEARLY HIGH
0.1185 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0953 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1078 SAR

2020 ETB to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ETB to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.1185. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0953.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0232 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1170 to the December average rate of 0.0969, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1185 was down 11.10% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1333, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 593 SAR
2019 Average 642 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 477 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 115.96 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1190
0.0949
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.1139, compared to 0.1018 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0121 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1139
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1018

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was October, with a trading range of 0.0036 SAR (High: 0.1020 / Low: 0.0985). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 SAR (High: 0.1174 / Low: 0.1164).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0036
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.1169) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1317), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0148 (-11.27%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.1169
2019 Avg (February) 0.1317

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1174 0.1164 0.1170
February 0.1185 0.1156 0.1169
March 0.1161 0.1138 0.1152
April 0.1155 0.1125 0.1138
May 0.1131 0.1098 0.1113
June 0.1103 0.1070 0.1091
July 0.1078 0.1062 0.1066
August 0.1072 0.1038 0.1049
September 0.1041 0.1018 0.1024
October 0.1020 0.0985 0.1008
November 0.1013 0.0981 0.0990
December 0.0981 0.0953 0.0969