YEARLY HIGH
0.1585 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1311 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1395 SAR

2020 UAH to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the UAH to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.1585. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 0.1311.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0274 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1553 to the December average rate of 0.1332, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1585 was down 1.90% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1616, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 793 SAR
2019 Average 728 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 656 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 137.03 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1575
0.1301
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH 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 0.1448, compared to 0.1342 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0106 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1448
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1342

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0196 SAR (High: 0.1525 / Low: 0.1329). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 SAR (High: 0.1330 / Low: 0.1318).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0196
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0107 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0107

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.1553) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1345), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0208 (+15.47%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.1553
2019 Avg (January) 0.1345

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1585 0.1498 0.1553
February 0.1535 0.1498 0.1526
March 0.1525 0.1329 0.1419
April 0.1394 0.1358 0.1383
May 0.1415 0.1393 0.1402
June 0.1412 0.1399 0.1406
July 0.1405 0.1345 0.1373
August 0.1380 0.1350 0.1363
September 0.1359 0.1325 0.1339
October 0.1330 0.1318 0.1324
November 0.1336 0.1311 0.1325
December 0.1352 0.1313 0.1332