YEARLY HIGH
0.0075 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0045 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0058 SAR

2023 AOA to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the AOA to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0075. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 0.0045.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0030 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0075 to the December average rate of 0.0045, the exchange rate registered a net change of -39.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.0075 was down 19.78% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.0093, 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 37 SAR
2022 Average 41 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 22 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.88 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.0077
0.0042
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 0.0070, compared to 0.0045 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0070
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0045

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 0.0018 SAR (High: 0.0064 / Low: 0.0045). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SAR (High: 0.0045 / Low: 0.0045).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2023. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 0.0075) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.0070), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+6.80%).

2023 Avg (January) 0.0075
2022 Avg (January) 0.0070

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0075 0.0074 0.0075
February 0.0075 0.0074 0.0074
March 0.0074 0.0074 0.0074
April 0.0074 0.0074 0.0074
May 0.0074 0.0064 0.0071
June 0.0064 0.0045 0.0054
July 0.0046 0.0045 0.0045
August 0.0045 0.0045 0.0045
September 0.0045 0.0045 0.0045
October 0.0045 0.0045 0.0045
November 0.0045 0.0045 0.0045
December 0.0045 0.0045 0.0045