YEARLY HIGH
0.0181 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0178 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0179 SAR

2021 GYD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GYD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 0.0181. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.0178.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0002 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0179 to the December average rate of 0.0179, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0181 was down 0.90% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0182, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 90 SAR
2020 Average 90 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 89 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.18 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0179
0.0179
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 0.0179, compared to 0.0179 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0179
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0179

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.0002 SAR (High: 0.0181 / Low: 0.0178). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SAR (High: 0.0180 / Low: 0.0179).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 0.0179) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0180), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.16%).

2021 Avg (May) 0.0179
2020 Avg (May) 0.0180

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0180 0.0178 0.0179
February 0.0180 0.0179 0.0179
March 0.0180 0.0179 0.0179
April 0.0180 0.0179 0.0179
May 0.0181 0.0178 0.0179
June 0.0180 0.0179 0.0179
July 0.0180 0.0179 0.0179
August 0.0180 0.0179 0.0179
September 0.0180 0.0179 0.0179
October 0.0180 0.0179 0.0179
November 0.0179 0.0179 0.0179
December 0.0180 0.0178 0.0179