YEARLY HIGH
30.7663 JPY
YEARLY LOW
27.3725 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
29.2766 JPY

2021 SAR to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SAR to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 30.7663. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 27.3725.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3938 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.6682 to the December average rate of 30.3353, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 30.7663 was up 3.06% compared to the 2020 peak of 29.8526, 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 153,831 JPY
2020 Average 142,237 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 136,863 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,968.88 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

30.6609
27.3962
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to JPY 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 28.7275, compared to 29.8258 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0983 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.7275
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.8258

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 1.0662 JPY (High: 29.5296 / Low: 28.4634). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3566 JPY (High: 29.3071 / Low: 28.9505).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.0662
May Spread (Stable) ±0.3566

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1076 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1076

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 30.3888) against the same month in 2020 (average: 27.8104), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5784 (+9.27%).

2021 Avg (November) 30.3888
2020 Avg (November) 27.8104

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.9285 27.3725 27.6682
February 28.4209 27.8820 28.1144
March 29.5296 28.4634 29.0113
April 29.5191 28.7678 29.0874
May 29.3071 28.9505 29.1135
June 29.6309 29.1361 29.3700
July 29.7481 29.1681 29.3984
August 29.4917 29.0598 29.2908
September 29.8425 29.1071 29.3709
October 30.5359 29.5810 30.1706
November 30.7663 30.0944 30.3888
December 30.6613 30.0705 30.3353