2022 AFN to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0440 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0356 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0418 SAR

2022 AFN to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the AFN to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 12, valuing the pair at 0.0440. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 0.0356.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0085 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0359 to the December average rate of 0.0430, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0440 was down 9.45% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0486, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 220 SAR

2021 Average 227 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 178 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 42.40 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0439

0.0352

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AFN 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 0.0410, compared to 0.0426 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0410

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0426

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 0.0035 SAR (High: 0.0410 / Low: 0.0376). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 SAR (High: 0.0428 / Low: 0.0419).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0035

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 0.0432) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0416), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0016 (+3.80%).

2022 Avg (October) 0.0432

2021 Avg (October) 0.0416

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0367	0.0356	0.0359
February	0.0410	0.0376	0.0402
March	0.0434	0.0409	0.0423
April	0.0439	0.0423	0.0429
May	0.0439	0.0414	0.0426
June	0.0428	0.0419	0.0421
July	0.0429	0.0415	0.0423
August	0.0427	0.0413	0.0420
September	0.0432	0.0422	0.0425
October	0.0440	0.0424	0.0432
November	0.0432	0.0421	0.0428
December	0.0437	0.0425	0.0430