YEARLY HIGH
0.0035 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0030 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0032 SAR

2020 KRW to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KRW to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 0.0035. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 0.0030.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0032 to the December average rate of 0.0034, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0035 was up 2.45% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0034, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,306 SAR
2019 Average 16,104 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 14,885 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,420.26 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0035
0.0030
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW 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 0.0031, compared to 0.0033 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0031
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0033

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0002 SAR (High: 0.0032 / Low: 0.0030). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SAR (High: 0.0032 / Low: 0.0031).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.0034) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0032), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+7.13%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.0034
2019 Avg (December) 0.0032

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0032 0.0031 0.0032
February 0.0032 0.0031 0.0031
March 0.0032 0.0030 0.0031
April 0.0031 0.0030 0.0031
May 0.0031 0.0030 0.0031
June 0.0032 0.0031 0.0031
July 0.0032 0.0031 0.0031
August 0.0032 0.0031 0.0032
September 0.0032 0.0031 0.0032
October 0.0033 0.0032 0.0033
November 0.0034 0.0033 0.0034
December 0.0035 0.0034 0.0034