YEARLY HIGH
6.7444 MXN
YEARLY LOW
4.9425 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.7241 MXN

2020 SAR to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SAR to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 6.7444. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 4.9425.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8019 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.0122 to the December average rate of 5.3177, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 6.7444 was up 25.53% compared to the 2019 peak of 5.3728, 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 33,722 MXN
2019 Average 25,659 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 24,712 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,009.41 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

6.5835
4.8694
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to MXN 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 5.7705, compared to 5.6777 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0928 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.7705
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.6777

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.5696 MXN (High: 6.7444 / Low: 5.1747). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0863 MXN (High: 5.0596 / Low: 4.9733).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.5696
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0863

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2905 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2905

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 5.9480) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5.1338), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8142 (+15.86%).

2020 Avg (March) 5.9480
2019 Avg (March) 5.1338

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.0596 4.9733 5.0122
February 5.2277 4.9425 5.0241
March 6.7444 5.1747 5.9480
April 6.7170 6.1990 6.4407
May 6.6128 5.9026 6.2441
June 6.1468 5.7215 5.9537
July 6.0798 5.8497 5.9719
August 6.0370 5.7996 5.9071
September 5.9743 5.5710 5.7670
October 5.8246 5.5632 5.6639
November 5.6994 5.3257 5.4383
December 5.3937 5.2707 5.3177