YEARLY HIGH
0.4629 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.3463 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3873 AUD

2020 SAR to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SAR to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 22, valuing the pair at 0.4629. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.3463.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1167 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3883 to the December average rate of 0.3536, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.4629 was up 16.44% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.3976, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,315 AUD
2019 Average 1,918 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 1,731 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 583.45 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.4369
0.3460
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to AUD 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 0.4059, compared to 0.3688 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0371 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4059
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3688

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0622 AUD (High: 0.4629 / Low: 0.4007). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0112 AUD (High: 0.3794 / Low: 0.3681).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0622
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0112

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0222 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0222

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.4293) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.3764), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0529 (+14.05%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.4293
2019 Avg (March) 0.3764

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3982 0.3797 0.3883
February 0.4095 0.3948 0.4001
March 0.4629 0.4007 0.4293
April 0.4435 0.4059 0.4223
May 0.4175 0.3993 0.4086
June 0.3927 0.3795 0.3865
July 0.3857 0.3702 0.3795
August 0.3747 0.3614 0.3701
September 0.3794 0.3614 0.3690
October 0.3794 0.3681 0.3740
November 0.3805 0.3603 0.3663
December 0.3612 0.3463 0.3536