2020 SAR to INR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.2820 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |