YEARLY HIGH
0.2495 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.2167 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2337 EUR

2020 SAR to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SAR to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.2495. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.2167.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0328 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2401 to the December average rate of 0.2190, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2495 was up 2.02% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2446, 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 1,248 EUR
2019 Average 1,191 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 1,084 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 164.08 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2473
0.2164
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to EUR 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 0.2416, compared to 0.2258 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0158 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2416
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2258

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0158 EUR (High: 0.2495 / Low: 0.2337). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 EUR (High: 0.2284 / Low: 0.2248).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0158
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0073 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0073

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.2406) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2360), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0046 (+1.94%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.2406
2019 Avg (March) 0.2360

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2420 0.2376 0.2401
February 0.2471 0.2403 0.2442
March 0.2495 0.2337 0.2406
April 0.2468 0.2422 0.2447
May 0.2466 0.2396 0.2436
June 0.2395 0.2344 0.2368
July 0.2372 0.2246 0.2327
August 0.2272 0.2232 0.2254
September 0.2292 0.2236 0.2262
October 0.2284 0.2248 0.2266
November 0.2290 0.2227 0.2251
December 0.2209 0.2167 0.2190