YEARLY HIGH
2.2156 SAR
YEARLY LOW
2.2055 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2087 SAR

2022 AZN to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the AZN to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 28, valuing the pair at 2.2156. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 10, dropping to 2.2055.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0101 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2077 to the December average rate of 2.2118, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.2156 was up 0.28% compared to the 2021 peak of 2.2094, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,078 SAR
2021 Average 11,027 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 11,027 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 50.52 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.2123
2.2058
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 2.2069, compared to 2.2106 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2069
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2106

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0058 SAR (High: 2.2156 / Low: 2.2098). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 SAR (High: 2.2069 / Low: 2.2061).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0058
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 2.2114) against the same month in 2021 (average: 2.2052), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0063 (+0.28%).

2022 Avg (September) 2.2114
2021 Avg (September) 2.2052

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2095 2.2062 2.2077
February 2.2079 2.2067 2.2070
March 2.2082 2.2064 2.2070
April 2.2100 2.2058 2.2063
May 2.2069 2.2061 2.2065
June 2.2079 2.2055 2.2069
July 2.2106 2.2073 2.2088
August 2.2119 2.2080 2.2097
September 2.2156 2.2098 2.2114
October 2.2120 2.2095 2.2108
November 2.2124 2.2088 2.2109
December 2.2127 2.2109 2.2118