YEARLY HIGH
46.3635 LRD
YEARLY LOW
37.7343 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
44.3336 LRD

2021 SAR to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SAR to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 4, valuing the pair at 46.3635. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 37.7343.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.6292 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 44.8598 to the December average rate of 37.9947, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 46.3635 was down 12.79% compared to the 2020 peak of 53.1631, 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 231,818 LRD
2020 Average 255,425 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 188,672 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,146.15 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

47.1054
37.1665
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 45.7824, compared to 42.8848 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.8975 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.7824
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 42.8848

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 5.2593 LRD (High: 45.6183 / Low: 40.3590). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0502 LRD (High: 45.7698 / Low: 45.7195).

October Spread (Volatile) ±5.2593
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0502

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 4.8420 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.8420

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 46.2772) against the same month in 2020 (average: 52.6659), the exchange rate shifted by -6.3887 (-12.13%).

2021 Avg (March) 46.2772
2020 Avg (March) 52.6659

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 45.5895 43.7771 44.8598
February 46.2440 45.5894 46.0103
March 46.3635 46.1266 46.2772
April 46.1455 45.8736 46.0277
May 45.8918 45.7368 45.8116
June 45.7405 45.6607 45.7077
July 45.7698 45.7195 45.7442
August 45.8190 45.7580 45.7810
September 45.8268 45.5886 45.7263
October 45.6183 40.3590 43.4524
November 40.0231 37.8505 38.6104
December 38.6570 37.7343 37.9947