YEARLY HIGH
0.0518 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0492 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0507 SAR

2021 INR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the INR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 0.0518. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.0492.

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 0.0513 to the December average rate of 0.0498, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0518 was down 2.31% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0530, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 12,954 SAR
2020 Average 12,660 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 12,305 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 648.52 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0517
0.0496
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 0.0511, compared to 0.0503 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0511
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0503

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0015 SAR (High: 0.0512 / Low: 0.0497). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 SAR (High: 0.0515 / Low: 0.0510).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 0.0515) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0524), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0009 (-1.73%).

2021 Avg (February) 0.0515
2020 Avg (February) 0.0524

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0515 0.0510 0.0513
February 0.0518 0.0509 0.0515
March 0.0518 0.0511 0.0515
April 0.0512 0.0497 0.0504
May 0.0518 0.0506 0.0512
June 0.0515 0.0504 0.0509
July 0.0505 0.0500 0.0503
August 0.0514 0.0503 0.0506
September 0.0514 0.0505 0.0510
October 0.0506 0.0497 0.0501
November 0.0507 0.0500 0.0504
December 0.0504 0.0492 0.0498