YEARLY HIGH
0.3809 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.3343 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3551 AUD

2021 SAR to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SAR to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 0.3809. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.3343.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0466 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3455 to the December average rate of 0.3725, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.3809 was down 17.72% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.4629, 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 1,905 AUD
2020 Average 1,936 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 1,672 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 232.99 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.3754
0.3408
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 0.3458, compared to 0.3645 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0187 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3458
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3645

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0198 AUD (High: 0.3743 / Low: 0.3545). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0066 AUD (High: 0.3459 / Low: 0.3393).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0198
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0066

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.3725) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.3536), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0189 (+5.35%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.3725
2020 Avg (December) 0.3536

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3500 0.3410 0.3455
February 0.3508 0.3343 0.3437
March 0.3513 0.3407 0.3460
April 0.3503 0.3418 0.3465
May 0.3459 0.3393 0.3436
June 0.3566 0.3438 0.3492
July 0.3634 0.3536 0.3591
August 0.3741 0.3602 0.3653
September 0.3714 0.3576 0.3643
October 0.3671 0.3540 0.3602
November 0.3743 0.3545 0.3656
December 0.3809 0.3667 0.3725