YEARLY HIGH
0.0388 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0352 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0372 SAR

2021 XPF to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XPF to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.0388. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 24, dropping to 0.0352.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0036 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0382 to the December average rate of 0.0356, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0388 was up 0.32% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0387, 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 194 SAR
2020 Average 180 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 176 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.86 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0385
0.0353
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 0.0379, compared to 0.0365 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0379
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0365

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0013 SAR (High: 0.0365 / Low: 0.0352). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 SAR (High: 0.0374 / Low: 0.0370).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.0382) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0349), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0033 (+9.57%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0382
2020 Avg (January) 0.0349

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0388 0.0379 0.0382
February 0.0382 0.0376 0.0380
March 0.0380 0.0368 0.0374
April 0.0381 0.0370 0.0376
May 0.0385 0.0377 0.0382
June 0.0384 0.0373 0.0378
July 0.0374 0.0370 0.0372
August 0.0373 0.0367 0.0370
September 0.0374 0.0364 0.0370
October 0.0367 0.0362 0.0364
November 0.0365 0.0352 0.0359
December 0.0358 0.0353 0.0356