YEARLY HIGH
13.7877 PHP
YEARLY LOW
12.7827 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.2196 PHP

2020 SAR to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SAR to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 13.7877. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 12.7827.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0050 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.5500 to the December average rate of 12.8166, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 13.7877 was down 3.25% compared to the 2019 peak of 14.2503, 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 68,938 PHP
2019 Average 69,012 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 63,913 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,025.14 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

13.6341
12.7422
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to PHP 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 13.4855, compared to 12.9536 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5318 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.4855
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.9536

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.4372 PHP (High: 13.7877 / Low: 13.3505). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0730 PHP (High: 12.9730 / Low: 12.8999).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4372
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0730

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1675 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1675

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 13.5598) against the same month in 2019 (average: 13.9994), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4396 (-3.14%).

2020 Avg (March) 13.5598
2019 Avg (March) 13.9994

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.6230 13.4532 13.5500
February 13.6126 13.4581 13.5434
March 13.7877 13.3505 13.5598
April 13.5889 13.3448 13.4726
May 13.5479 13.2894 13.4488
June 13.4464 13.2373 13.3382
July 13.2824 13.0871 13.1722
August 13.1126 12.8834 13.0046
September 12.9730 12.8999 12.9350
October 12.9807 12.8923 12.9306
November 12.9512 12.8071 12.8629
December 12.8618 12.7827 12.8166