YEARLY HIGH
0.2986 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1766 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2234 SAR

2020 SCR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SCR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 0.2986. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 0.1766.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1219 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2746 to the December average rate of 0.1770, the exchange rate registered a net change of -35.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2986 was down 1.24% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.3023, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SCR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,493 SAR
2019 Average 1,371 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 883 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 609.74 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2846
0.1672
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR to SAR 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 0.2475, compared to 0.1993 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0483 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2475
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1993

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0591 SAR (High: 0.2734 / Low: 0.2143). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 SAR (High: 0.2097 / Low: 0.2086).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0591
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0433 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0433

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.2748) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2739), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+0.35%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.2748
2019 Avg (March) 0.2739

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2925 0.2728 0.2746
February 0.2824 0.2720 0.2745
March 0.2986 0.2667 0.2748
April 0.2734 0.2143 0.2315
May 0.2335 0.2077 0.2161
June 0.2232 0.2112 0.2136
July 0.2131 0.2092 0.2124
August 0.2107 0.2032 0.2099
September 0.2097 0.2086 0.2089
October 0.2086 0.1941 0.2030
November 0.1941 0.1802 0.1842
December 0.1802 0.1766 0.1770