YEARLY HIGH
0.0615 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0464 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0522 SAR

2020 RUB to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RUB to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.0615. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 0.0464.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0151 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0606 to the December average rate of 0.0507, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0615 was up 1.32% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0607, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 307 SAR
2019 Average 290 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 232 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 75.64 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0619
0.0471
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 0.0543, compared to 0.0501 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0543
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0501

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0103 SAR (High: 0.0567 / Low: 0.0464). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 SAR (High: 0.0515 / Low: 0.0496).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0103
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0079 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0079

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0606) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0562), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0044 (+7.85%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0606
2019 Avg (January) 0.0562

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0615 0.0586 0.0606
February 0.0597 0.0562 0.0585
March 0.0567 0.0464 0.0506
April 0.0515 0.0478 0.0502
May 0.0535 0.0498 0.0516
June 0.0551 0.0527 0.0541
July 0.0532 0.0504 0.0525
August 0.0515 0.0496 0.0508
September 0.0510 0.0474 0.0493
October 0.0492 0.0472 0.0484
November 0.0497 0.0465 0.0488
December 0.0513 0.0494 0.0507