YEARLY HIGH
1.5673 BRL
YEARLY LOW
1.0715 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3733 BRL

2020 SAR to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SAR to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 13, valuing the pair at 1.5673. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.0715.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4958 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1041 to the December average rate of 1.3717, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.5673 was up 37.84% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.1370, 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 7,837 BRL
2019 Average 5,260 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 5,358 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,478.97 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.5407
1.0644
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to BRL 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 1.3094, compared to 1.4372 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1278 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3094
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4372

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1899 BRL (High: 1.3826 / Low: 1.1926). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0581 BRL (High: 1.3981 / Low: 1.3399).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1899
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0581

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1095 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1095

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 1.4937) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.0661), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4276 (+40.11%).

2020 Avg (May) 1.4937
2019 Avg (May) 1.0661

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1415 1.0715 1.1041
February 1.1954 1.1289 1.1588
March 1.3826 1.1926 1.3016
April 1.5034 1.3567 1.4142
May 1.5673 1.4040 1.4937
June 1.4623 1.2855 1.3842
July 1.4402 1.3652 1.4106
August 1.4985 1.3924 1.4523
September 1.5096 1.3963 1.4395
October 1.5409 1.4732 1.5010
November 1.5349 1.4148 1.4483
December 1.3981 1.3399 1.3717