YEARLY HIGH
320.1760 KRW
YEARLY LOW
289.4443 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
305.1908 KRW

2021 SAR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SAR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 320.1760. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 289.4443.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.7317 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 293.1847 to the December average rate of 315.6018, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 320.1760 was down 4.68% compared to the 2020 peak of 335.9016, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,600,880 KRW
2020 Average 1,571,401 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 1,447,222 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 153,658.53 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

318.5664
290.8772
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to KRW 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 297.9783, compared to 312.4033 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 14.4250 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 297.9783
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 312.4033

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 10.2533 KRW (High: 304.1804 / Low: 293.9271). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.6865 KRW (High: 317.2801 / Low: 312.5936).

March Spread (Volatile) ±10.2533
December Spread (Stable) ±4.6865

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 3.0180 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0180

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 316.2590) against the same month in 2020 (average: 297.3205), the exchange rate shifted by +18.9385 (+6.37%).

2021 Avg (November) 316.2590
2020 Avg (November) 297.3205

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 298.2896 289.4443 293.1847
February 299.9332 293.9214 296.4728
March 304.1804 293.9271 301.3331
April 301.2519 295.3223 298.3151
May 302.9995 295.4089 299.1397
June 302.7331 295.4917 299.4245
July 307.7423 301.3970 305.1753
August 313.9442 304.8610 309.4661
September 316.8322 308.1753 312.7380
October 319.3734 311.4256 315.1796
November 320.1760 313.9356 316.2590
December 317.2801 312.5936 315.6018