2021 SAR to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 SAR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the SAR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 2, valuing the pair at 156.2542. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 153.0795.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1747 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 154.8885 to the December average rate of 154.9756, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 156.2542 was down 0.14% compared to the 2020 peak of 156.4666, 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 SOS 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 155.0095, compared to 154.8461 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1635 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 2.9175 SOS (High: 155.9970 / Low: 153.0795). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5897 SOS (High: 155.9774 / Low: 154.3877).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.4747 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 154.8320) against the same month in 2020 (average: 154.4176), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4144 (+0.27%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 155.9505 | 154.0958 | 154.8885 |
| February | 156.2443 | 154.1754 | 154.9334 |
| March | 155.9774 | 154.3877 | 155.1314 |
| April | 156.2542 | 153.7236 | 154.8320 |
| May | 155.9970 | 153.0795 | 155.0724 |
| June | 155.9987 | 154.2979 | 155.1996 |
| July | 155.9704 | 153.7655 | 154.7248 |
| August | 155.7181 | 154.0676 | 154.4634 |
| September | 155.9800 | 154.2221 | 154.8232 |
| October | 156.2370 | 154.0171 | 155.0950 |
| November | 156.2261 | 154.1183 | 154.9946 |
| December | 156.2117 | 153.5469 | 154.9756 |