2020 SAR to GNF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 SAR to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the SAR to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 2668.0733. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 2503.1106.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 164.9627 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2528.1976 to the December average rate of 2650.6341, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2668.0733 was up 4.66% compared to the 2019 peak of 2549.1821, 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 GNF 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 2528.1657, compared to 2598.9418 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 70.7762 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was January, with a trading range of 53.1349 GNF (High: 2558.8014 / Low: 2505.6664). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.9327 GNF (High: 2569.3139 / Low: 2562.3813).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 3.6536 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 2650.6341) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2527.1975), the exchange rate shifted by +123.4366 (+4.88%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2558.8014 | 2505.6664 | 2528.1976 |
| February | 2540.2345 | 2508.8774 | 2524.5440 |
| March | 2556.7138 | 2504.6974 | 2523.8223 |
| April | 2545.4377 | 2503.1106 | 2524.9250 |
| May | 2543.7875 | 2506.7695 | 2521.6304 |
| June | 2569.6395 | 2516.6921 | 2545.8747 |
| July | 2569.3139 | 2562.3813 | 2566.6705 |
| August | 2576.5372 | 2563.6117 | 2571.3944 |
| September | 2606.8868 | 2565.0707 | 2586.4067 |
| October | 2613.0958 | 2599.3859 | 2607.5219 |
| November | 2622.2258 | 2599.5889 | 2611.0234 |
| December | 2668.0733 | 2618.0579 | 2650.6341 |