2021 KES to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0352 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0331 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0342 SAR

2021 KES to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KES to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 0.0352. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.0331.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0022 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0341 to the December average rate of 0.0332, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0352 was down 5.83% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0374, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 176 SAR

2020 Average 176 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 165 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.75 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0351

0.0330

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES 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 0.0345, compared to 0.0339 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0345

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0339

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0007 SAR (High: 0.0351 / Low: 0.0344). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SAR (High: 0.0348 / Low: 0.0347).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 0.0349) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0352), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-0.87%).

2021 Avg (May) 0.0349

2020 Avg (May) 0.0352

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0343	0.0340	0.0341
February	0.0343	0.0341	0.0342
March	0.0343	0.0341	0.0342
April	0.0351	0.0344	0.0347
May	0.0352	0.0346	0.0349
June	0.0348	0.0347	0.0348
July	0.0348	0.0345	0.0347
August	0.0345	0.0341	0.0343
September	0.0341	0.0339	0.0340
October	0.0339	0.0337	0.0338
November	0.0337	0.0333	0.0335
December	0.0333	0.0331	0.0332