YEARLY HIGH
0.2667 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.2656 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2665 USD

2020 SAR to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SAR to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 17, valuing the pair at 0.2667. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 31, dropping to 0.2656.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2666 to the December average rate of 0.2666, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2667 was down 0.65% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2685, 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 1,334 USD
2019 Average 1,333 USD
Yearly Trough Low 1,328 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.64 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2667
0.2659
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to USD 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 0.2663, compared to 0.2666 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2663
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2666

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0010 USD (High: 0.2666 / Low: 0.2656). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 USD (High: 0.2667 / Low: 0.2666).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 0.2666) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2666), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.01%).

2020 Avg (August) 0.2666
2019 Avg (August) 0.2666

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2666 0.2665 0.2666
February 0.2667 0.2665 0.2666
March 0.2666 0.2656 0.2663
April 0.2665 0.2657 0.2659
May 0.2663 0.2660 0.2662
June 0.2666 0.2663 0.2665
July 0.2667 0.2665 0.2666
August 0.2667 0.2666 0.2666
September 0.2666 0.2666 0.2666
October 0.2667 0.2665 0.2666
November 0.2667 0.2666 0.2666
December 0.2666 0.2664 0.2666