YEARLY HIGH
0.0451 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0442 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0443 SAR

2021 KGS to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KGS to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.0451. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 0.0442.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0009 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0449 to the December average rate of 0.0443, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0451 was down 16.39% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0540, 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 226 SAR
2020 Average 245 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 221 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.60 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0449
0.0442
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 0.0444, compared to 0.0443 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0444
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0443

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.0005 SAR (High: 0.0447 / Low: 0.0442). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SAR (High: 0.0442 / Low: 0.0442).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 January and February, 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 (January 2021: 0.0449) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0539), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0090 (-16.74%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0449
2020 Avg (January) 0.0539

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0451 0.0447 0.0449
February 0.0447 0.0443 0.0445
March 0.0443 0.0442 0.0443
April 0.0442 0.0442 0.0442
May 0.0447 0.0442 0.0444
June 0.0446 0.0443 0.0443
July 0.0444 0.0442 0.0443
August 0.0444 0.0442 0.0443
September 0.0443 0.0442 0.0442
October 0.0442 0.0442 0.0442
November 0.0443 0.0442 0.0442
December 0.0443 0.0442 0.0443