2020 SAR to UAH Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 SAR to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the SAR to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 2, valuing the pair at 7.6259. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 6.3076.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3182 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.4427 to the December average rate of 7.5084, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 7.6259 was up 1.17% compared to the 2019 peak of 7.5374, 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 2020.
SAR to UAH 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 6.9218, compared to 7.4509 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5290 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.9692 UAH (High: 7.5267 / Low: 6.5575). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0676 UAH (High: 7.1492 / Low: 7.0816).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0968 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 7.5490) against the same month in 2019 (average: 6.4851), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0639 (+16.41%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.6767 | 6.3076 | 6.4427 |
| February | 6.6767 | 6.5138 | 6.5531 |
| March | 7.5267 | 6.5575 | 7.0613 |
| April | 7.3630 | 7.1711 | 7.2292 |
| May | 7.1805 | 7.0673 | 7.1324 |
| June | 7.1492 | 7.0816 | 7.1122 |
| July | 7.4337 | 7.1157 | 7.2855 |
| August | 7.4083 | 7.2440 | 7.3367 |
| September | 7.5475 | 7.3576 | 7.4702 |
| October | 7.5889 | 7.5206 | 7.5554 |
| November | 7.6259 | 7.4840 | 7.5490 |
| December | 7.6184 | 7.3983 | 7.5084 |