2020 SAR to GBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2314 GBP

YEARLY LOW

0.1950 GBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2078 GBP

2020 SAR to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SAR to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.2314. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1950.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0364 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2039 to the December average rate of 0.1982, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2314 was up 4.35% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2217, 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 1,157 GBP

2019 Average 1,044 GBP

Yearly Trough Low 975 GBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 181.98 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2183

0.1964

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to GBP 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 0.2114, compared to 0.2041 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0073 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2114

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2041

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0279 GBP (High: 0.2314 / Low: 0.2035). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 GBP (High: 0.2069 / Low: 0.2031).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0279

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0076 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0076

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.2155) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2025), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0131 (+6.46%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.2155

2019 Avg (March) 0.2025

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2053	0.2012	0.2039
February	0.2079	0.2019	0.2056
March	0.2314	0.2035	0.2155
April	0.2175	0.2107	0.2143
May	0.2202	0.2130	0.2165
June	0.2165	0.2093	0.2130
July	0.2139	0.2033	0.2105
August	0.2044	0.1995	0.2029
September	0.2097	0.1990	0.2059
October	0.2069	0.2031	0.2054
November	0.2063	0.1992	0.2018
December	0.2016	0.1950	0.1982