YEARLY HIGH
0.0680 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0010 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0176 SAR

2021 SDG to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SDG to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 0.0680. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.0010.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0670 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0679 to the December average rate of 0.0086, the exchange rate registered a net change of -87.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0680 was down 18.24% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0832, 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 340 SAR
2020 Average 348 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 5 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 335.07 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0738
0.0024
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 0.0268, compared to 0.0085 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0182 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0268
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0085

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was February, with a trading range of 0.0670 SAR (High: 0.0680 / Low: 0.0010). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SAR (High: 0.0086 / Low: 0.0086).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0670
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0453 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0453

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 0.0552) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0725), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0173 (-23.86%).

2021 Avg (February) 0.0552
2020 Avg (February) 0.0725

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0680 0.0678 0.0679
February 0.0680 0.0010 0.0552
March 0.0099 0.0098 0.0099
April 0.0099 0.0097 0.0098
May 0.0097 0.0089 0.0092
June 0.0089 0.0083 0.0086
July 0.0084 0.0083 0.0084
August 0.0085 0.0084 0.0084
September 0.0085 0.0085 0.0085
October 0.0085 0.0085 0.0085
November 0.0167 0.0085 0.0088
December 0.0086 0.0086 0.0086