YEARLY HIGH
95.2231 MRO
YEARLY LOW
94.8200 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
95.1318 MRO

2020 SAR to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SAR to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 17, valuing the pair at 95.2231. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 31, dropping to 94.8200.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4030 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 95.1612 to the December average rate of 95.1588, 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 95.2231 was down 0.65% compared to the 2019 peak of 95.8441, 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 476,115 MRO
2019 Average 475,923 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 474,100 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,015.10 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

95.2130
94.9194
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to MRO 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 95.0851, compared to 95.1785 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0934 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 95.0851
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 95.1785

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.3433 MRO (High: 95.1633 / Low: 94.8200). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0168 MRO (High: 95.1982 / Low: 95.1814).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3433
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0168

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 0.1313 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1313

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 95.1886) against the same month in 2019 (average: 95.1756), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0130 (+0.01%).

2020 Avg (August) 95.1886
2019 Avg (August) 95.1756

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 95.1778 95.1454 95.1612
February 95.1965 95.1259 95.1666
March 95.1633 94.8200 95.0752
April 95.1268 94.8423 94.9439
May 95.0732 94.9742 95.0288
June 95.1729 95.0728 95.1347
July 95.1972 95.1399 95.1774
August 95.2231 95.1695 95.1886
September 95.1935 95.1707 95.1806
October 95.2045 95.1269 95.1772
November 95.1982 95.1814 95.1882
December 95.1824 95.1201 95.1588