2020 SAR to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 SAR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the SAR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 519.0065. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 498.3294.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.6771 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 502.3870 to the December average rate of 517.7774, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 519.0065 was up 3.31% compared to the 2019 peak of 502.4006, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
SAR to BIF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 504.7713, compared to 515.4670 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.6957 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 8.4829 BIF (High: 507.9285 / Low: 499.4456). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9527 BIF (High: 519.0065 / Low: 517.0538).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 517.7774) against the same month in 2019 (average: 500.5031), the exchange rate shifted by +17.2743 (+3.45%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 504.0548 | 500.7748 | 502.3870 |
| February | 504.1404 | 501.8357 | 503.3018 |
| March | 506.1467 | 498.3294 | 503.7364 |
| April | 507.9285 | 499.4456 | 504.2720 |
| May | 508.5309 | 503.0644 | 506.6580 |
| June | 511.9178 | 506.0743 | 508.2724 |
| July | 514.3161 | 509.1757 | 512.9923 |
| August | 515.6618 | 512.7579 | 514.2188 |
| September | 516.2150 | 514.0011 | 514.9494 |
| October | 517.2984 | 514.8133 | 515.8352 |
| November | 518.0737 | 515.8597 | 517.0290 |
| December | 519.0065 | 517.0538 | 517.7774 |