YEARLY HIGH
2.8455 SAR
YEARLY LOW
2.3290 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6092 SAR

2022 AUD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the AUD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 2.8455. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 15, dropping to 2.3290.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5165 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6918 to the December average rate of 2.5386, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.8455 was down 4.87% compared to the 2021 peak of 2.9912, 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 14,228 SAR
2021 Average 14,089 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 11,645 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,582.54 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.8086
2.3527
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 2.6986, compared to 2.5199 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1787 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6986
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5199

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.1950 SAR (High: 2.8455 / Low: 2.6505). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0677 SAR (High: 2.5781 / Low: 2.5104).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1950
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0677

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1238 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1238

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 2.7608) against the same month in 2021 (average: 2.8866), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1257 (-4.36%).

2022 Avg (April) 2.7608
2021 Avg (April) 2.8866

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7333 2.6220 2.6918
February 2.7233 2.6521 2.6870
March 2.8200 2.6969 2.7706
April 2.8455 2.6505 2.7608
May 2.7205 2.5763 2.6458
June 2.7249 2.5808 2.6354
July 2.6283 2.5269 2.5775
August 2.6762 2.5665 2.6106
September 2.5905 2.4039 2.5145
October 2.4489 2.3290 2.3907
November 2.5562 2.3639 2.4875
December 2.5781 2.5104 2.5386