2020 SAR to IDR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 SAR to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the SAR to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 4520.8053. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 3523.2271.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 997.5782 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3657.2317 to the December average rate of 3762.4209, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4520.8053 was up 16.72% compared to the 2019 peak of 3873.1173, 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 IDR 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 3881.6378, compared to 3868.5803 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.0575 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 803.1336 IDR (High: 4520.8053 / Low: 3717.6717). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 65.0017 IDR (High: 3785.5512 / Low: 3720.5495).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 237.9431 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 4041.2611) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3790.9696), the exchange rate shifted by +250.2914 (+6.60%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3715.4173 | 3523.2271 | 3657.2317 |
| February | 3734.7998 | 3636.6448 | 3665.1931 |
| March | 4520.8053 | 3717.6717 | 4041.2611 |
| April | 4425.1220 | 4031.9897 | 4189.7458 |
| May | 4108.9245 | 3896.1619 | 3951.8027 |
| June | 3894.0851 | 3724.6433 | 3784.5926 |
| July | 3945.0450 | 3800.3281 | 3872.2030 |
| August | 3977.5756 | 3866.6123 | 3916.5937 |
| September | 4016.0985 | 3905.5228 | 3953.4384 |
| October | 3959.5615 | 3879.4228 | 3919.9777 |
| November | 3902.4195 | 3742.8884 | 3786.8481 |
| December | 3785.5512 | 3720.5495 | 3762.4209 |