YEARLY HIGH
2.9912 SAR
YEARLY LOW
2.6253 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8184 SAR

2021 AUD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AUD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 2.9912. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 2.6253.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3659 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8946 to the December average rate of 2.6848, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.9912 was up 3.57% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.8880, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,956 SAR
2020 Average 12,958 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 13,126 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,829.54 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.9327
2.6622
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 2.8925, compared to 2.7443 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1482 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8925
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7443

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.1494 SAR (High: 2.8212 / Low: 2.6718). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0565 SAR (High: 2.9472 / Low: 2.8907).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1494
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0565

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 0.0788 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0788

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 2.9096) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.4994), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4102 (+16.41%).

2021 Avg (February) 2.9096
2020 Avg (February) 2.4994

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9323 2.8575 2.8946
February 2.9912 2.8509 2.9096
March 2.9347 2.8467 2.8900
April 2.9259 2.8544 2.8866
May 2.9472 2.8907 2.9101
June 2.9090 2.8043 2.8639
July 2.8284 2.7519 2.7852
August 2.7760 2.6733 2.7380
September 2.7963 2.6925 2.7454
October 2.8250 2.7242 2.7765
November 2.8212 2.6718 2.7358
December 2.7272 2.6253 2.6848