YEARLY HIGH
335.9016 KRW
YEARLY LOW
288.9243 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
314.3059 KRW

2020 SAR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SAR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 335.9016. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 288.9243.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 46.9773 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 310.8269 to the December average rate of 291.6654, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 335.9016 was up 3.48% compared to the 2019 peak of 324.6171, 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 1,679,508 KRW
2019 Average 1,553,400 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 1,444,621 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 234,886.68 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

330.7922
288.1084
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to KRW 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 321.2165, compared to 307.3953 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.8211 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 321.2165
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 307.3953

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 20.1836 KRW (High: 335.9016 / Low: 315.7180). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.6779 KRW (High: 318.4558 / Low: 314.7778).

March Spread (Volatile) ±20.1836
August Spread (Stable) ±3.6779

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 8.9674 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.9674

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 323.8958) against the same month in 2019 (average: 302.0148), the exchange rate shifted by +21.8810 (+7.25%).

2020 Avg (March) 323.8958
2019 Avg (March) 302.0148

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 318.7827 307.8587 310.8269
February 324.8694 314.3481 318.5300
March 335.9016 315.7180 323.8958
April 328.8221 321.8137 325.1783
May 330.2717 324.6139 327.2352
June 325.8236 317.3239 321.6324
July 321.3539 317.1567 319.6994
August 318.4558 314.7778 316.5668
September 317.7728 310.2240 314.0436
October 310.9547 300.8875 305.0763
November 303.0757 294.6287 297.3205
December 295.6080 288.9243 291.6654