YEARLY HIGH
0.0364 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0335 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0352 SAR

2020 JPY to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JPY to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 0.0364. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 0.0335.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0029 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0343 to the December average rate of 0.0362, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0364 was up 1.80% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0358, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 18,207 SAR
2019 Average 17,208 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 16,749 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,457.71 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0364
0.0339
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 0.0347, compared to 0.0356 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0347
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0356

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0026 SAR (High: 0.0364 / Low: 0.0338). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 SAR (High: 0.0364 / Low: 0.0359).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0026
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0349) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0338), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0011 (+3.37%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0349
2019 Avg (March) 0.0338

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0347 0.0340 0.0343
February 0.0347 0.0335 0.0341
March 0.0364 0.0338 0.0349
April 0.0353 0.0345 0.0349
May 0.0354 0.0348 0.0350
June 0.0353 0.0342 0.0349
July 0.0358 0.0349 0.0351
August 0.0356 0.0351 0.0354
September 0.0359 0.0353 0.0355
October 0.0360 0.0354 0.0356
November 0.0363 0.0356 0.0360
December 0.0364 0.0359 0.0362