YEARLY HIGH
156.4666 SOS
YEARLY LOW
153.2452 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
154.8164 SOS

2020 SAR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SAR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 156.4666. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 13, dropping to 153.2452.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2213 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 154.6898 to the December average rate of 154.8582, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 156.4666 was up 0.29% compared to the 2019 peak of 156.0125, 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 782,333 SOS
2019 Average 772,973 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 766,226 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,106.65 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

155.4037
154.3279
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to SOS 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 154.8106, compared to 154.8223 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0117 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 154.8106
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 154.8223

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 2.8431 SOS (High: 156.0884 / Low: 153.2452). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0878 SOS (High: 155.3879 / Low: 154.3002).

April Spread (Volatile) ±2.8431
June Spread (Stable) ±1.0878

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.6688 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6688

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 155.0864) against the same month in 2019 (average: 154.6609), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4255 (+0.28%).

2020 Avg (March) 155.0864
2019 Avg (March) 154.6609

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 156.1968 153.8248 154.6898
February 156.4617 154.1772 155.3141
March 156.4666 153.8390 155.0864
April 156.0884 153.2452 154.4176
May 155.2075 153.6678 154.5461
June 155.3879 154.3002 154.8096
July 155.8431 154.1654 154.8159
August 155.8431 153.7854 154.5190
September 155.9844 154.1682 154.8727
October 155.7228 154.1046 154.9163
November 155.4517 154.2745 154.9515
December 155.7001 154.2033 154.8582