YEARLY HIGH
0.0540 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0442 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0489 SAR

2020 KGS to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KGS to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0540. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 25, dropping to 0.0442.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0098 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0539 to the December average rate of 0.0449, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0540 was down 1.27% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0547, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 270 SAR
2019 Average 271 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 221 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48.83 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0548
0.0437
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.0510, compared to 0.0468 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0510
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0468

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0069 SAR (High: 0.0537 / Low: 0.0468). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SAR (High: 0.0540 / Low: 0.0538).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0069
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0539) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0546), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-1.26%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0539
2019 Avg (January) 0.0546

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0540 0.0538 0.0539
February 0.0539 0.0537 0.0537
March 0.0537 0.0468 0.0516
April 0.0502 0.0443 0.0474
May 0.0511 0.0476 0.0491
June 0.0511 0.0497 0.0504
July 0.0489 0.0481 0.0485
August 0.0489 0.0480 0.0484
September 0.0481 0.0473 0.0476
October 0.0473 0.0462 0.0468
November 0.0458 0.0442 0.0447
December 0.0465 0.0442 0.0449