2021 LSL to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2780 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.2311 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2542 SAR

2021 LSL to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LSL to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 0.2780. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 0.2311.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0470 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2488 to the December average rate of 0.2365, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2780 was up 3.82% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2678, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,390 SAR

2020 Average 1,147 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 1,155 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 234.98 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.2744

0.2330

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.2584, compared to 0.2500 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0083 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2584

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2500

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0199 SAR (High: 0.2509 / Low: 0.2311). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0092 SAR (High: 0.2636 / Low: 0.2544).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0199

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0092

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0123 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0123

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 0.2710) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.2190), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0520 (+23.75%).

2021 Avg (June) 0.2710

2020 Avg (June) 0.2190

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2573	0.2425	0.2488
February	0.2597	0.2489	0.2539
March	0.2551	0.2416	0.2502
April	0.2636	0.2544	0.2596
May	0.2726	0.2590	0.2667
June	0.2780	0.2619	0.2710
July	0.2636	0.2522	0.2587
August	0.2598	0.2450	0.2533
September	0.2661	0.2472	0.2574
October	0.2595	0.2470	0.2522
November	0.2509	0.2311	0.2421
December	0.2420	0.2314	0.2365