YEARLY HIGH
53.1631 LRD
YEARLY LOW
41.5754 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
51.0887 LRD

2020 SAR to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SAR to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 10, valuing the pair at 53.1631. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 19, dropping to 41.5754.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.5877 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 51.0351 to the December average rate of 42.9872, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 53.1631 was down 5.78% compared to the 2019 peak of 56.4262, 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 265,815 LRD
2019 Average 248,429 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 207,877 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 57,938.42 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

54.1586
41.9716
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to LRD 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 52.4420, compared to 49.7353 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.7067 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 52.4420
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 49.7353

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 7.2194 LRD (High: 48.7948 / Low: 41.5754). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0353 LRD (High: 53.1631 / Low: 53.1278).

November Spread (Volatile) ±7.2194
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0353

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 7.5048 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.5048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 53.1430) against the same month in 2019 (average: 54.2747), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1316 (-2.09%).

2020 Avg (August) 53.1430
2019 Avg (August) 54.2747

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 52.0404 50.0084 51.0351
February 52.8721 51.9738 52.3986
March 52.7671 52.4063 52.6659
April 52.7596 52.6016 52.6809
May 52.8895 52.7454 52.8222
June 53.1307 52.9159 53.0494
July 53.1584 53.1036 53.1351
August 53.1631 53.1278 53.1430
September 53.1546 53.0202 53.0846
October 53.0515 48.7967 51.7833
November 48.7948 41.5754 44.2785
December 43.7823 42.0510 42.9872