YEARLY HIGH
0.9503 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.8490 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9020 SAR

2021 RON to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the RON to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.9503. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 24, dropping to 0.8490.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1013 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9372 to the December average rate of 0.8572, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.9503 was up 0.26% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.9478, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,752 SAR
2020 Average 4,428 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 4,245 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 506.47 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.9452
0.8492
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 0.9223, compared to 0.8818 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0405 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9223
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8818

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0364 SAR (High: 0.9297 / Low: 0.8933). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0103 SAR (High: 0.9065 / Low: 0.8963).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0364
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0103

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0175 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0175

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.9372) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.8717), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0655 (+7.51%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.9372
2020 Avg (January) 0.8717

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9503 0.9293 0.9372
February 0.9362 0.9207 0.9305
March 0.9297 0.8933 0.9130
April 0.9236 0.8967 0.9113
May 0.9330 0.9139 0.9251
June 0.9314 0.9024 0.9166
July 0.9065 0.8963 0.9007
August 0.9056 0.8879 0.8966
September 0.9016 0.8772 0.8925
October 0.8856 0.8738 0.8792
November 0.8804 0.8490 0.8646
December 0.8628 0.8521 0.8572