2020 SAR to IRR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 SAR to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the SAR to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 7, valuing the pair at 17650.1187. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 31, dropping to 11183.1867.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6466.9320 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11223.7166 to the December average rate of 11223.3832, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 17650.1187 was up 54.24% compared to the 2019 peak of 11443.4975, 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 IRR 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 11215.9800, compared to 11260.3667 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 44.3868 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 6429.2073 IRR (High: 17650.1187 / Low: 11220.9114). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6877 IRR (High: 11227.2365 / Low: 11224.5488).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 207.4105 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 11433.8778) against the same month in 2019 (average: 11226.3210), the exchange rate shifted by +207.5569 (+1.85%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11232.5099 | 11221.5930 | 11223.7166 |
| February | 11232.5099 | 11219.2609 | 11224.9993 |
| March | 11239.2418 | 11183.1867 | 11216.8514 |
| April | 11219.3716 | 11185.0925 | 11197.7616 |
| May | 11253.6629 | 11201.3736 | 11210.5730 |
| June | 11244.0599 | 11213.0015 | 11221.9780 |
| July | 17650.1187 | 11220.9114 | 11433.8778 |
| August | 11230.7193 | 11223.5739 | 11226.4674 |
| September | 11227.2365 | 11224.5488 | 11225.6830 |
| October | 11228.5330 | 11219.3805 | 11225.3077 |
| November | 11236.0296 | 11225.8057 | 11227.4812 |
| December | 11230.4515 | 11218.6231 | 11223.3832 |