YEARLY HIGH
0.5335 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.5312 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5330 BBD

2020 SAR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SAR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 17, valuing the pair at 0.5335. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 31, dropping to 0.5312.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0023 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5331 to the December average rate of 0.5331, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.5335 was down 0.65% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.5369, 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 2,667 BBD
2019 Average 2,666 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 2,656 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.29 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.5334
0.5318
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to BBD 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 0.5327, compared to 0.5332 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5327
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5332

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0019 BBD (High: 0.5331 / Low: 0.5312). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BBD (High: 0.5333 / Low: 0.5332).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 0.5333) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.5332), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.01%).

2020 Avg (August) 0.5333
2019 Avg (August) 0.5332

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5332 0.5330 0.5331
February 0.5333 0.5329 0.5331
March 0.5331 0.5312 0.5326
April 0.5329 0.5313 0.5319
May 0.5326 0.5321 0.5324
June 0.5332 0.5326 0.5330
July 0.5333 0.5330 0.5332
August 0.5335 0.5332 0.5333
September 0.5333 0.5332 0.5332
October 0.5334 0.5329 0.5332
November 0.5333 0.5332 0.5333
December 0.5332 0.5329 0.5331