YEARLY HIGH
240.0581 KPW
YEARLY LOW
239.0421 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
239.8280 KPW

2020 SAR to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SAR to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 17, valuing the pair at 240.0581. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 31, dropping to 239.0421.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0160 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 239.9022 to the December average rate of 239.8961, 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 240.0581 was down 0.65% compared to the 2019 peak of 241.6237, 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 1,200,291 KPW
2019 Average 1,199,807 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 1,195,211 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,080.08 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

240.0328
239.2927
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to KPW 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 239.7103, compared to 239.9457 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2354 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 239.7103
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 239.9457

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.8654 KPW (High: 239.9076 / Low: 239.0421). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0423 KPW (High: 239.9954 / Low: 239.9531).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.8654
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0423

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3310 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3310

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 239.9712) against the same month in 2019 (average: 239.9384), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0327 (+0.01%).

2020 Avg (August) 239.9712
2019 Avg (August) 239.9384

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 239.9441 239.8625 239.9022
February 239.9911 239.8132 239.9159
March 239.9076 239.0421 239.6854
April 239.8156 239.0981 239.3544
May 239.6804 239.4309 239.5684
June 239.9317 239.6794 239.8354
July 239.9929 239.8485 239.9430
August 240.0581 239.9231 239.9712
September 239.9837 239.9262 239.9511
October 240.0114 239.8158 239.9424
November 239.9954 239.9531 239.9704
December 239.9556 239.7986 239.8961