2021 SAR to NGN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 SAR to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the SAR to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 110.2712. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 27, dropping to 101.1835.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.0877 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 103.3872 to the December average rate of 109.5780, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 110.2712 was up 4.78% compared to the 2020 peak of 105.2367, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
SAR to NGN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 105.4049, compared to 109.6361 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.2311 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 8.8258 NGN (High: 110.1277 / Low: 101.3019). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2472 NGN (High: 109.8434 / Low: 109.5962).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.5030 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 109.5780) against the same month in 2020 (average: 102.3213), the exchange rate shifted by +7.2567 (+7.09%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 105.7562 | 101.4286 | 103.3872 |
| February | 109.9806 | 101.3098 | 103.9539 |
| March | 109.5637 | 101.3119 | 103.4508 |
| April | 109.5905 | 101.1835 | 104.1715 |
| May | 110.1277 | 101.3019 | 107.7853 |
| June | 110.0681 | 109.3324 | 109.6809 |
| July | 109.7558 | 109.3097 | 109.6260 |
| August | 109.8434 | 109.5962 | 109.7364 |
| September | 109.9846 | 109.3608 | 109.7339 |
| October | 110.0234 | 109.3897 | 109.5874 |
| November | 110.0137 | 109.2581 | 109.5547 |
| December | 110.2712 | 109.1712 | 109.5780 |