2020 SAR to DOP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 SAR to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the SAR to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 15.7052. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 14.0856.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6196 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.1756 to the December average rate of 15.5046, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 15.7052 was up 10.70% compared to the 2019 peak of 14.1875, 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 DOP 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 14.5595, compared to 15.5602 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0007 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.4979 DOP (High: 15.7052 / Low: 14.2074). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0536 DOP (High: 15.6138 / Low: 15.5602).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0419 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 14.3683) against the same month in 2019 (average: 13.5071), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8611 (+6.38%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.2540 | 14.0856 | 14.1756 |
| February | 14.2908 | 14.1164 | 14.2359 |
| March | 15.7052 | 14.2074 | 14.3683 |
| April | 14.5343 | 14.2814 | 14.4158 |
| May | 15.0523 | 14.4784 | 14.7091 |
| June | 15.6091 | 14.9850 | 15.4524 |
| July | 15.6197 | 15.5055 | 15.5724 |
| August | 15.6844 | 15.5304 | 15.5895 |
| September | 15.6108 | 15.5508 | 15.5825 |
| October | 15.6138 | 15.5602 | 15.5771 |
| November | 15.6027 | 15.0576 | 15.5351 |
| December | 15.5431 | 15.4794 | 15.5046 |