YEARLY HIGH
0.0093 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0068 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0082 SAR

2022 AOA to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the AOA to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 0.0093. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.0068.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0025 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0070 to the December average rate of 0.0075, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0093 was up 36.51% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0068, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 47 SAR
2021 Average 30 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 34 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.69 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0093
0.0068
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA 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 0.0082, compared to 0.0083 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0082
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0083

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 0.0009 SAR (High: 0.0087 / Low: 0.0078). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SAR (High: 0.0075 / Low: 0.0074).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 0.0091) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0058), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0034 (+58.18%).

2022 Avg (May) 0.0091
2021 Avg (May) 0.0058

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0071 0.0068 0.0070
February 0.0076 0.0071 0.0073
March 0.0084 0.0076 0.0081
April 0.0093 0.0084 0.0089
May 0.0093 0.0089 0.0091
June 0.0088 0.0086 0.0087
July 0.0088 0.0087 0.0087
August 0.0088 0.0087 0.0087
September 0.0088 0.0087 0.0087
October 0.0087 0.0078 0.0083
November 0.0077 0.0073 0.0075
December 0.0075 0.0074 0.0075