YEARLY HIGH
0.4576 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.3592 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4088 SAR

2020 SEK to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SEK to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.4576. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 0.3592.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0984 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3948 to the December average rate of 0.4491, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.4576 was up 8.12% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.4232, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,288 SAR
2019 Average 1,984 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 1,796 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 492.01 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.4565
0.3679
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SEK 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 0.3882, compared to 0.4295 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0413 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3882
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4295

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0408 SAR (High: 0.4000 / Low: 0.3592). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0092 SAR (High: 0.3913 / Low: 0.3822).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0408
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0092

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0073 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0073

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.4491) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.3979), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0512 (+12.87%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.4491
2019 Avg (December) 0.3979

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4014 0.3890 0.3948
February 0.3913 0.3822 0.3875
March 0.4000 0.3592 0.3822
April 0.3847 0.3690 0.3752
May 0.3982 0.3789 0.3864
June 0.4107 0.3960 0.4029
July 0.4319 0.4023 0.4148
August 0.4351 0.4257 0.4303
September 0.4322 0.4106 0.4240
October 0.4291 0.4190 0.4246
November 0.4415 0.4208 0.4342
December 0.4576 0.4416 0.4491