YEARLY HIGH
0.0955 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0166 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0859 SAR

2021 ETB to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ETB to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0955. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.0166.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0789 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0952 to the December average rate of 0.0752, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0955 was down 19.41% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1185, 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 478 SAR
2020 Average 539 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 83 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 394.67 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0972
0.0732
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 0.0910, compared to 0.0807 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0104 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0910
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0807

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0618 SAR (High: 0.0784 / Low: 0.0166). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 SAR (High: 0.0955 / Low: 0.0948).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0618
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.0952) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1170), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0218 (-18.67%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0952
2020 Avg (January) 0.1170

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0955 0.0948 0.0952
February 0.0952 0.0930 0.0942
March 0.0935 0.0908 0.0926
April 0.0914 0.0892 0.0901
May 0.0896 0.0862 0.0880
June 0.0870 0.0855 0.0862
July 0.0859 0.0845 0.0851
August 0.0849 0.0822 0.0831
September 0.0824 0.0806 0.0814
October 0.0812 0.0793 0.0802
November 0.0794 0.0779 0.0790
December 0.0784 0.0166 0.0752