YEARLY HIGH
0.0387 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0336 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0359 SAR

2020 XPF to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XPF to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.0387. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 0.0336.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0051 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0349 to the December average rate of 0.0383, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0387 was up 6.44% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0363, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 193 SAR
2019 Average 176 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 168 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25.42 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0387
0.0338
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 0.0347, compared to 0.0371 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0347
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0371

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0023 SAR (High: 0.0359 / Low: 0.0336). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 SAR (High: 0.0373 / Low: 0.0367).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0023
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.0383) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0349), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0033 (+9.57%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.0383
2019 Avg (December) 0.0349

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0353 0.0346 0.0349
February 0.0349 0.0339 0.0343
March 0.0359 0.0336 0.0348
April 0.0346 0.0340 0.0342
May 0.0350 0.0340 0.0344
June 0.0357 0.0350 0.0354
July 0.0373 0.0353 0.0360
August 0.0375 0.0369 0.0372
September 0.0375 0.0366 0.0370
October 0.0373 0.0367 0.0370
November 0.0376 0.0366 0.0372
December 0.0387 0.0379 0.0383