2021 XDR to SAR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 XDR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the XDR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 5.4402. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 5.2420.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1982 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.4077 to the December average rate of 5.2602, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 5.4402 was up 0.39% compared to the 2020 peak of 5.4191, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XDR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
XDR to SAR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.3845, compared to 5.3043 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0802 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0940 SAR (High: 5.4064 / Low: 5.3123). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0280 SAR (High: 5.3562 / Low: 5.3283).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and May, 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 0.0445 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 5.4077) against the same month in 2020 (average: 5.1771), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2307 (+4.46%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.4402 | 5.3891 | 5.4077 |
| February | 5.4220 | 5.3745 | 5.4011 |
| March | 5.4043 | 5.3189 | 5.3566 |
| April | 5.4064 | 5.3123 | 5.3577 |
| May | 5.4224 | 5.3736 | 5.4000 |
| June | 5.4252 | 5.3466 | 5.3840 |
| July | 5.3562 | 5.3283 | 5.3401 |
| August | 5.3577 | 5.3107 | 5.3298 |
| September | 5.3516 | 5.2838 | 5.3279 |
| October | 5.3214 | 5.2849 | 5.2982 |
| November | 5.3098 | 5.2485 | 5.2698 |
| December | 5.2750 | 5.2420 | 5.2602 |