YEARLY HIGH
1.0274 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.8956 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9725 SAR

2021 PLN to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PLN to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 2, valuing the pair at 1.0274. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 0.8956.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1318 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0064 to the December average rate of 0.9194, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.0274 was down 0.88% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.0366, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 20,548 SAR
2020 Average 19,291 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 17,911 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,636.80 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.0179
0.9104
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 0.9964, compared to 0.9487 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0477 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9964
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9487

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0550 SAR (High: 0.9506 / Low: 0.8956). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0136 SAR (High: 0.9540 / Low: 0.9404).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0550
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0136

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0390 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0390

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 1.0024) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.9501), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0523 (+5.50%).

2021 Avg (June) 1.0024
2020 Avg (June) 0.9501

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0227 0.9975 1.0064
February 1.0157 0.9973 1.0089
March 0.9989 0.9440 0.9699
April 0.9959 0.9586 0.9835
May 1.0246 0.9840 1.0071
June 1.0274 0.9772 1.0024
July 0.9885 0.9619 0.9728
August 0.9793 0.9555 0.9662
September 0.9887 0.9393 0.9666
October 0.9540 0.9404 0.9472
November 0.9506 0.8956 0.9201
December 0.9303 0.9107 0.9194