YEARLY HIGH
20.5044 INR
YEARLY LOW
18.8527 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.7537 INR

2020 SAR to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SAR to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 20.5044. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 18.8527.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6517 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.9974 to the December average rate of 19.6344, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 20.5044 was up 6.56% compared to the 2019 peak of 19.2424, 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 102,522 INR
2019 Average 93,861 INR
Yearly Trough Low 94,264 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,258.39 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

20.4003
18.8699
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to INR 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 19.7577, compared to 19.7497 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0080 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.7577
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.7497

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.1510 INR (High: 20.3895 / Low: 19.2385). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2357 INR (High: 20.2950 / Low: 20.0593).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.1510
May Spread (Stable) ±0.2357

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.2820 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2820

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 20.2728) against the same month in 2019 (average: 18.5116), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7612 (+9.51%).

2020 Avg (April) 20.2728
2019 Avg (April) 18.5116

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.1833 18.8527 18.9974
February 19.2379 18.9544 19.0827
March 20.3895 19.2385 19.8490
April 20.5044 20.0249 20.2728
May 20.2950 20.0593 20.1538
June 20.3665 19.9986 20.1907
July 20.1152 19.8732 19.9703
August 20.0390 19.4981 19.8856
September 19.7127 19.4751 19.6036
October 19.8957 19.4487 19.6132
November 19.9696 19.6752 19.7912
December 19.7536 19.4761 19.6344