YEARLY HIGH
1.0254 SAR
YEARLY LOW
1.0208 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0223 SAR

2022 AED to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the AED to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 28, valuing the pair at 1.0254. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 10, dropping to 1.0208.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0047 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0217 to the December average rate of 1.0238, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.0254 was up 0.28% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.0226, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,127 SAR
2021 Average 5,106 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 5,104 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23.30 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.0240
1.0209
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED 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 1.0214, compared to 1.0231 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0214
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0231

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0027 SAR (High: 1.0254 / Low: 1.0228). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 SAR (High: 1.0214 / Low: 1.0210).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 1.0235) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.0211), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0024 (+0.24%).

2022 Avg (September) 1.0235
2021 Avg (September) 1.0211

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0226 1.0211 1.0217
February 1.0219 1.0213 1.0215
March 1.0220 1.0212 1.0215
April 1.0229 1.0209 1.0212
May 1.0214 1.0210 1.0212
June 1.0219 1.0208 1.0214
July 1.0231 1.0216 1.0223
August 1.0237 1.0219 1.0227
September 1.0254 1.0228 1.0235
October 1.0238 1.0226 1.0232
November 1.0240 1.0223 1.0233
December 1.0242 1.0233 1.0238