YEARLY HIGH
4520.8053 IDR
YEARLY LOW
3523.2271 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3875.1091 IDR

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 22,604,026 IDR
2019 Average 18,844,930 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 17,616,135 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,987,890.99 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4242.9972
3603.9803
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3881.6378
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3868.5803

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

March Spread (Volatile) ±803.1336
December Spread (Stable) ±65.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -237.9431

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2020 Avg (March) 4041.2611
2019 Avg (March) 3790.9696

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