2021 SAR to IRR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 SAR to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the SAR to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 14, valuing the pair at 11271.5299. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 11221.0459.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 50.4839 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11225.1882 to the December average rate of 11261.4088, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 11271.5299 was down 36.14% compared to the 2020 peak of 17650.1187, 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 2021.
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 11226.5703, compared to 11252.0785 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 25.5082 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 32.6037 IRR (High: 11253.6497 / Low: 11221.0459). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.6666 IRR (High: 11227.9910 / Low: 11224.3244).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 2.8354 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 11264.2441) against the same month in 2020 (average: 11227.4812), the exchange rate shifted by +36.7630 (+0.33%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11253.6497 | 11221.0459 | 11225.1882 |
| February | 11227.9910 | 11224.3244 | 11225.7858 |
| March | 11237.1296 | 11221.2912 | 11226.1423 |
| April | 11228.5360 | 11223.3311 | 11226.3988 |
| May | 11236.4345 | 11224.5159 | 11227.3182 |
| June | 11241.3304 | 11224.9947 | 11228.5885 |
| July | 11240.2903 | 11223.9983 | 11233.9491 |
| August | 11258.2969 | 11233.3919 | 11244.8524 |
| September | 11265.2781 | 11243.1417 | 11252.3474 |
| October | 11267.6683 | 11247.7939 | 11255.6690 |
| November | 11271.5299 | 11258.0167 | 11264.2441 |
| December | 11270.2378 | 11248.9683 | 11261.4088 |