2021 LRD to SAR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 LRD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the LRD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 0.0265. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 4, dropping to 0.0216.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0049 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0223 to the December average rate of 0.0263, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0265 was up 10.18% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0241, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LRD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
LRD to SAR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.0218, compared to 0.0235 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0016 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 0.0029 SAR (High: 0.0248 / Low: 0.0219). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SAR (High: 0.0219 / Low: 0.0218).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.0263) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0233), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0031 (+13.13%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.0228 | 0.0219 | 0.0223 |
| February | 0.0219 | 0.0216 | 0.0217 |
| March | 0.0217 | 0.0216 | 0.0216 |
| April | 0.0218 | 0.0217 | 0.0217 |
| May | 0.0219 | 0.0218 | 0.0218 |
| June | 0.0219 | 0.0219 | 0.0219 |
| July | 0.0219 | 0.0218 | 0.0219 |
| August | 0.0219 | 0.0218 | 0.0218 |
| September | 0.0219 | 0.0218 | 0.0219 |
| October | 0.0248 | 0.0219 | 0.0231 |
| November | 0.0264 | 0.0250 | 0.0259 |
| December | 0.0265 | 0.0259 | 0.0263 |