YEARLY HIGH
1.5662 BRL
YEARLY LOW
1.3105 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4389 BRL

2021 SAR to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SAR to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 1.5662. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 1.3105.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2557 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4283 to the December average rate of 1.5069, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.5662 was down 0.07% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.5673, 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 7,831 BRL
2020 Average 6,870 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 6,553 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,278.27 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.5234
1.3252
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 1.4365, compared to 1.4414 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4365
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4414

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.1057 BRL (High: 1.5290 / Low: 1.4232). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0552 BRL (High: 1.5301 / Low: 1.4750).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1057
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0552

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0746 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0746

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 1.5036) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.3016), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2020 (+15.52%).

2021 Avg (March) 1.5036
2020 Avg (March) 1.3016

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4630 1.3845 1.4283
February 1.4935 1.4273 1.4442
March 1.5662 1.4639 1.5036
April 1.5290 1.4232 1.4879
May 1.4515 1.3912 1.4132
June 1.3735 1.3105 1.3417
July 1.4022 1.3461 1.3768
August 1.4440 1.3733 1.4011
September 1.4512 1.3788 1.4063
October 1.5087 1.4307 1.4756
November 1.5144 1.4395 1.4813
December 1.5301 1.4750 1.5069