YEARLY HIGH
0.0832 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0677 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0695 SAR

2020 SDG to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SDG to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 0.0832. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 0.0677.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0154 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0828 to the December average rate of 0.0679, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0832 was down 1.59% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0845, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 416 SAR
2019 Average 409 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 339 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 77.24 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0843
0.0663
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.0712, compared to 0.0678 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0712
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0678

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.0081 SAR (High: 0.0766 / Low: 0.0686). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SAR (High: 0.0678 / Low: 0.0678).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0081
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0103 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0103

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0828) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0788), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0040 (+5.04%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0828
2019 Avg (January) 0.0788

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0832 0.0766 0.0828
February 0.0766 0.0686 0.0725
March 0.0686 0.0678 0.0680
April 0.0681 0.0678 0.0680
May 0.0680 0.0679 0.0679
June 0.0680 0.0678 0.0679
July 0.0679 0.0677 0.0678
August 0.0678 0.0678 0.0678
September 0.0679 0.0678 0.0678
October 0.0679 0.0678 0.0679
November 0.0678 0.0678 0.0678
December 0.0680 0.0678 0.0679